<p>While Lithuania today is a small Baltic republic, between the 13th and 18th centuries the Grand Duchy of Lithuania was the largest country in Europe, and at various times it... <a class="read-more" href="https://www.arc-humanities.org/blog/2024/07/10/epic-at-the-edge-of-latin-europe-latin-poetry-in-lithuania/">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.arc-humanities.org/blog/2024/07/10/epic-at-the-edge-of-latin-europe-latin-poetry-in-lithuania/">Epic at the Edge of Latin Europe: Latin Poetry in Lithuania</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.arc-humanities.org">Arc Humanities</a>.</p>

<p>Q. What is the book about? Performing Disability&#160;showcases performers from the medieval and Early Modern era who seem to have been attributed with some manner of “disability”. And the book’s... <a class="read-more" href="https://www.arc-humanities.org/blog/2024/08/14/blind-william-of-newcastle-and-other-celebrated-disabled-performers-from-britains-past/">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.arc-humanities.org/blog/2024/08/14/blind-william-of-newcastle-and-other-celebrated-disabled-performers-from-britains-past/">“Blind William of Newcastle” and Other Celebrated Disabled Performers from Britain&#8217;s Past</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.arc-humanities.org">Arc Humanities</a>.</p>

<p>1. So who was Prester John? Why is he important?&#160; Prester John (from the&#160;Latin for priest,&#160;presbyter) was the name of a mythical ruler of a great Christian empire in India... <a class="read-more" href="https://www.arc-humanities.org/blog/2024/09/02/john-eldevik-on-reading-prester-john/">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.arc-humanities.org/blog/2024/09/02/john-eldevik-on-reading-prester-john/">John Eldevik on Reading Prester John</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.arc-humanities.org">Arc Humanities</a>.</p>

<p>1. Simon Doubleday: Congratulations on your new book! There is already quite a buzz about it. Can you say something about why you chose the term “ambivalence” for the subtitle?&#160;&#160;... <a class="read-more" href="https://www.arc-humanities.org/blog/2024/09/18/simon-doubleday-talks-with-jerrilynn-dodds-about-her-new-book-visual-histories-from-medieval-iberia-arts-and-ambivalence/">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.arc-humanities.org/blog/2024/09/18/simon-doubleday-talks-with-jerrilynn-dodds-about-her-new-book-visual-histories-from-medieval-iberia-arts-and-ambivalence/">Simon Doubleday talks with Jerrilynn Dodds about her new book: Visual Histories from Medieval Iberia: Arts and Ambivalence</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.arc-humanities.org">Arc Humanities</a>.</p>

A McMaster University researcher has uncovered evidence of intestinal parasites in a 500-year-old latrine from Bruges, Belgium. While the findings might make some queasy, they offer vital scientific insight into the historical spread of infectious diseases through travel and trade.

Medieval Studies has no shortage of amazing books coming out each year, but which ones are the best of the best? This week, Danièle continues the annual tradition of listing her top five book recommendations of 2024 alongside those of Peter Konieczny, editor of Medievalists.net.

Ever wonder how much of our everyday language is rooted in the past? Many of the phrases we casually toss around have surprising origins that date back to the Middle Ages. In this list, we’ll uncover 10 medieval phrases that are still alive and well today, proving that some expressions truly stand the test of time.

Archaeologists in southern Greece have discovered a unique portrait of the last Byzantine emperor, Constantine XI Palaiologos, hidden within a layer of frescoes dating to the mid-15th century.

For those fortunate enough to have stumbled upon medieval manuscripts, some discoveries have come from unexpected places. Here are my top five most peculiar spots where these medieval and ancient texts have been found.

A conversation with Maggie Popkin about souvenirs in the Roman world, how they tie in with city identities and city branding, and the experience of travel. These portable objects shaped how people thought of places and the Roman world as a whole, from its attractions and experiences to its religious cults.

History collectors will have the chance to acquire medieval artefacts at two auctions this weekend. Apollo Art Auctions is hosting two events: the first, focusing on Islamic, Indian, and Chinese art, and the second, featuring Fine Ancient Art & Antiquities. Both will take place in London with online bidding options available.

The University of Sharjah hosted an astrolabe workshop in which western scientists showed participants how an astronomical instrument made by a medieval Muslim scholar nearly 1,000 years ago measured the altitude of the sun throughout the twelve zodiacal signs and told local time through the position of the sun in the ecliptic on a given day.