This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with James Ross about the life of Robert de Vere – the infamous bff of King Richard II – his impact on the kingdom, and why it’s always worth taking a second look at the facts.
Discover 40 cities that went by different names in medieval times, from Constantinople to Istanbul and Danzig to Gdańsk. Explore why their names changed and how history shaped them.
I’m thrilled and honoured to have been appointed by the UK Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport as a Trustee of Historic Royal Palaces. I’m thrilled and honoured to have been appointed by the UK Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport as a Trustee of Historic Royal Palaces.
At the dawn of the Middle Ages, one of Europe’s most important writing systems was the Elder Futhark. This book introduces this runic alphabet, exploring its symbols and how they were inscribed on rune stones and everyday objects.
(And now you can stay nearby in true medieval splendour) This week I stayed in the newly refurbished Mayor’s Parlour at the Maison Dieu in Dover, which has been restored in Victorian Gothic Revival style and is now available to book via The Landmark Trust. You can read more about the property (and book to stay in it)
The Byzantine Empire was ruled over a millennium by various dynasties. Some were more influential than others while some brought about important changes. This is a bar chart that shows which dynasties ruled the Byzantine Empire and how many years they were in control in Constantinople. As you can see on the chart here, the […]
As the school year begins, it’s the perfect time to sharpen your knowledge of the Middle Ages! Medievalists.net is offering a Back to School discount of 15% off all our online courses.
How free should speech be? And what limits, if any, should restrain it? This question echoes across centuries—from modern debates to the turbulent politics of medieval Italy. This book examines the latter, revealing how words shaped power, conflict, and society in the city-states of medieval Italy.
Maid, hero, heretic, saint – Joan of Arc is one of the most fascinating figures of the Middle Ages. This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with Deborah McGrady about Joan’s incredible life and death, her voice, and her complex and enduring legacy.
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Discover the medieval tale of Sir Gowther — a knight born of demonic origins whose violent youth gives way to a powerful story of repentance and redemption.
Most people in the ancient world, from slaves to skilled artisans — instead of owning vast estates or plundering enemy treasuries — worked for a living. From odd jobs to construction contracts, all manner of employment was available. Theme: Labour in antiquity Miriam J. Groen-Vallinga, 'Talking tools? - Rome's enslaved labour'. Charlotte van Regenmortel, 'Fighting for a living - Professional soldiery in the Hellenistic age'. Owain Williams, 'Finding work - The labour market in ancient Rome'. Katherine Backler, 'Woven wealth and women's work - The ancient Greek textile economy'. Arienne King, '"As long as my people keep on working" - Labour in ancient Egypt'. Features: Rhyne King, 'Managing an empire - The satraps of Achaemenid Persia'. Peter Edwell, 'The city of Hatra - An ancient geopolitical hostspot'. Jeroen W.P. Wijnendaele, 'The lion and the gladiator - The arena on the edge of empire'. Louise M. Pryke, 'The tale of Gilgamesh - The world's first tragic epic'. Philip Matyszak, 'Food on the table - Grocery shopping in ancient Rome'.
