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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.
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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.
Was England’s medieval history shaped by a book that never existed? Geoffrey of Monmouth’s Historia Regum Britanniae claims to be based on a lost Breton manuscript—but no one has ever found it, leaving historians to debate whether it was real or a masterful invention.
A new exhibition at Stockholm’s Vrak – Museum of Wrecks challenges the conventional timeline of Viking history by showcasing evidence of armed Scandinavian expeditions before the traditionally accepted start of the Viking Age in 793.
Imagine learning French not from a textbook but through a lively medieval poem filled with lessons on daily life. That’s exactly what The…
In 1500, Lucrezia Borgia found herself once again a pawn in the ruthless game of power and politics. With two failed marriages behind her—one ending in murder—she was at the centre of a marriage negotiation that would test the strength of two powerful families: the Borgias and the Estes of Ferrara.
