A conversation with Thomas Barfield about a distinctive category of empires that he has proposed in a new book, Shadow Empires: An Alternative Imperial History.
A tribute from King Otto I of Germany to his late English queen, Edith, has been re-dated following new research by a historian from the University of Exeter.
What if the world reverted to the Middle Ages—or even earlier? How would you rebuild society from scratch? This book provides a fascinating and entertaining guide to rediscovering medieval skills, from baking bread and operating a loom to mastering the mechanics of a siege tower.
Here are five medieval movies so bad, they’ve earned their place in the halls of hilarity.
The sword and shield of medieval Europe weren’t just tools of war—they were catalysts of chaos, reshaping societies and escalating crime rates. From Christendom to the Crusader States, weapons played a dual role: defence and destruction.
Rediscovered in the 19th century, the sketchbook of Villard de Honnecourt quickly captivated historians and art enthusiasts as one of the most fascinating…
Their journey from colts to combat-ready mounts showcases the remarkable fusion of science, tradition, and skill in medieval horse training.
What is Medieval?: Decoding Approaches to the Medieval and Medievalism in the 21st Century Edited by Claire Kennan & Emma J. Wells Brepols…
A new study by Valerie Broustin, a Scandinavian Studies expert from the University of Bonn, sheds fresh light on a lesser-known collection of Icelandic sagas. Her work on the Hrafnistumannasögur reveals a unique twist: ordinary farmers rise to heroic status, overturning traditional saga narratives that focus on kings and gods. Broustin’s findings could reshape how scholars approach this medieval literary genre.
The year 1346 is remembered in England mostly for the Battle of Crécy, where King Edward III defeated the French forces in one…
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Archaeologists have uncovered a significant early Christian basilica in Aquileia, Italy, shedding new light on the city’s religious and geopolitical role during the Byzantine era.
