Translations of four legendary sagas centred on Ketil Trout of Hrafnista and his family. These tales follow heroic figures who face dragons, trolls, and other fantastical foes—stories that continued to resonate with their Icelandic descendants generations later.
Discover what brides really wore in the Middle Ages—from colourful gowns and luxurious fabrics to silver belts and floral accessories—in this guide to medieval wedding dresses.
There were surprising similarities between Japan's famous medieval warriors and their European counterparts From time to time I like to open up History, Etc to other historians working on Substack. Today’s post is written by Christopher Harding, who writes IlluminAsia - a newsletter and podcast all about the history, culture, traditions, food, film and… well, everything else of Japan.
The must-see sights in the British monarchy’s grandest fortress Thanks for reading this newsletter. If you’re not yet a paid subscriber, I’d love you to consider signing up.
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New data says we are even more obsessed with the medieval world than the Roman Empire Statistics, said a French philosopher, are like dreams: a form of wish fulfilment. My wish has long been for more people to dig the Middle Ages. This week my dreams came true.
Ask me anything in the comments, and I'll post the answers in a few days That’s right, it’s that time of the month. Ask your questions - any questions - in the comments section below.
A beautifully preserved medieval gold posy ring, dating from the 13th or 14th century, is set to be auctioned later this month.
The Icelandic sagas written after the year 1300 tend to get classified as being not as good as the more famous Family Sagas. However, this book explains why these ‘rogue sagas’ are also very interesting, especially their superhero characters and paranormal encounters.
This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with Caroline Dunn about the lives of ladies in waiting.
A sneak peek inside a new project I’ve been in the US this week, working on a new story. All will be revealed in time. For now, though, I thought I would share a couple of little tidbits for you lovely subscribers.
The Roman Empire constructed an extensive road network that spanned the Mediterranean and much of Europe. This book explores the enduring legacy of these roads, including their significance during the Middle Ages.
