Holidaying in the Middle Ages
#Holidaying in the Middle Ages Holidaying in the Middle Ages Lecture by Marion Turner Given at the University of Oxford on June 6, 2023 VIDEO Summary: The lecture examines the desire to escape contemporary problems by immersing oneself in the…
How to defeat Crusader Knights
#How to defeat Crusader Knights By Nicholas Morton Despite their strength, Crusader knights in the Medieval Middle East had vulnerabilities that could result in their defeat in battle. Crusader Knights receive a strong write-up from military historians and other commentators…
Site of Medieval Baptismal Font Discovered in Germany
#Site of Medieval Baptismal Font Discovered in Germany Archaeologists working in Quedlinburg have uncovered the remains of a baptism font from the 10th century. It is very likely the place where various members of the ruling Ottonian Dynasty received the…
New Medieval Books: Leading the Rebellion
#New Medieval Books: Leading the Rebellion Leading the Rebellion: Questing to Succeed in Work and Life By Jason Kingsley Rebellion Publishing ISBN: 978-1-78108-918-7 A self-help / personal philosophy guide with a medieval twist, as the author uses a modern interpretation…
Why are there Ostrich Eggs in Medieval Churches?
#Why are there Ostrich Eggs in Medieval Churches? By Lorris Chevalier The peculiar practice of placing ostrich eggs in medieval church sanctuaries has left historians and theologians puzzled for centuries. The medieval treasure inventories mention natural curiosities – in addition…
The Most ‘Evil’ Rulers of the Middle Ages
#The Most ‘Evil’ Rulers of the Middle Ages These medieval rulers would earn nicknames like the Bad, the Cruel and the Accursed! While many rulers in the Middle Ages could be described as harsh and destructive, the following six men…
Joan of Arc rode 3,000 miles on horseback, study finds
#Joan of Arc rode 3,000 miles on horseback, study finds Joan of Arc, a historical figure shrouded in mystique and valour, is often celebrated for her unwavering faith and military prowess. However, one aspect of her remarkable story that often…
New Medieval Books: The Utrecht Chronicle of the Teutonic Order
#New Medieval Books: The Utrecht Chronicle of the Teutonic Order The Utrecht Chronicle of the Teutonic Order: A History of the Crusades in the Holy Land, Prussia and Livonia Edited and translated by Rombert Stapel Routledge ISBN: 978-0-367-37328-3 A chronicle…
New Roads, New Rome: A Byzantine Playbook for Modern Politics
#New Roads, New Rome: A Byzantine Playbook for Modern Politics By Noah Ricketts Byzantium is a slur in modern political language. Bogged down by orientalism and dogmatism, it makes for perfect ammunition when highlighting indecision and an allergy to progress….
Medieval astrolabe reveals cross cultural scientific exchange
#Medieval astrolabe reveals cross cultural scientific exchange Medieval astrolabes are seen as one of the great examples of medieval science. A new article reveals how one of these artifacts from the 11th century bears both Arabic and Hebrew inscriptions making…