New research by historian Andrei Mirea is shedding light on the challenges of winter navigation in the Black Sea during the Middle Ages. Published in the International Journal of Maritime History, his study reveals that this inland sea was largely impassable during the colder months.
Not all medieval states were forged through war—some united through diplomacy, marriage, and mutual agreement. These six peaceful mergers strengthened kingdoms, expanded influence, and reshaped the political landscape of Europe.
The Black Death devastated English towns, wiping out more than half their populations—but did they ever fully recover? A new study finds that urban centers like Nottingham rebounded much faster than previously believed, with migration and economic shifts driving their revival in the decades after the plague.
An edition and translation of a chronicle by a monk with ties to the French government, offering a detailed account of political and military events in France, particularly those of the Hundred Years’ War.
From ink-stained fingers to feline assistants, medieval scribes relied on an eclectic mix of tools to craft their manuscripts—some practical, some unexpected.
Few historical figures have undergone as dramatic a transformation as Saladin. Once cast as a ruthless enemy of Christendom, he later became the very model of knightly virtue in Western literature.
Was medieval Europe truly a “feudal” society, or is feudalism a modern construct imposed on the past? This article explores how historians have debated, redefined, and even rejected the term, shaping our understanding of medieval governance and society.
A collection of ten essays that examines how the Middle Ages is portrayed in novels and modern literature. It aims to answer the question how to bring a true-to-life medieval world in fiction.
Explore nearly 1,000 years of history in this six-part course, tracing the Iberian Peninsula’s dynamic past of innovation, collaboration, and conflict.
The Greek Ministry of Culture has announced a major initiative to restore and enhance the Palace of the Grand Master on the island of Rhodes, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The Ottomans launch another siege against the city of Belgrade. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Kelly and Michael explore how Suleiman the Magnificent and his forces ultimately achieved victory.
By Stephanie Godward University of Louisville Assistant Professor of Anthropology Kathryn Marklein recently co-authored a study that produced jarring results contradicting past literature…
