New Medieval Books: Realms of the Round Table - Medievalists.net
This book uncovers lesser-known Arthurian tales, expanding the understanding and legacy of the Arthurian legend beyond the well-known Le Morte D'Arthur.
Medieval Infancy with Julie Singer - Medievalists.net
"In the medieval context, children were often seen as innocent yet insightful beings, capable of expressing truths and moral lessons that adults might overlook or forget."
How Medieval Nobles Learned French - Medievalists.net
The Treatise of Walter of Bibbesworth is a unique medieval text that teaches the French language through practical lessons of daily life, orienting English nobility.
Waltharius has been a treasure hoarded by professional scholars, lacking wider readership despite its significance in medieval literature, similar to Beowulf and the Nibelungenlied.
Medieval University Life Was Rough-Just Ask the Freshmen - Medievalists.net
The Manuale scholarium narrates a ritual where older students humiliate new ones through grotesque hazing, like sawing off fake horns and forcing them to buy drinks.
New Medieval Books: Medieval Love Letters - Medievalists.net
The anthology illustrates how medieval correspondence captures the complexities of love, portraying a vibrant emotional landscape that defies the era's typical portrayals of relationships.