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1 week ago

New Medieval Books: History of the Venetian Dukes (1102-1229) - Medievalists.net

The volume presents a chronicle offering a Venetian perspective on events, especially around the Fourth Crusade.
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fromThe Walrus
2 weeks ago

I Never Cared Much for Swords. Then I Had to Fight with One | The Walrus

Historical fencing recreates historical combat techniques, emphasizing realism and various methods of attack and defense. Teaches useful skills for stage fighting.
fromMedievalists.net
4 weeks ago

Summer Sale! Get 20% off all our Online Courses on Medieval History - Medievalists.net

Medievalists.net offers a Summer Sale on online courses with a 20% discount to all participants using a coupon code.
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fromMedievalists.net
4 weeks ago

10 Medieval Studies' Articles Published Last Month - Medievalists.net

June published ten open-access articles on medieval studies, covering diverse topics like Byzantine cuisine and Viking-Age dogs.
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fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

International Conference on Medieval and Renaissance Music Comes to Northern England - Medievalists.net

The MedRen2025 Conference unites scholars to enhance early music studies in northern England.
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1 month ago

Medieval Scots Believed Britain Could Be Scottish, Study Reveals - Medievalists.net

"A close reading of work by medieval Scottish historians and scholars shows they firmly believed that Scottish independence was entirely compatible with British identity."
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fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

Habent sua fata libelli: How the Middle English Dictionary Came to Be - Medievalists.net

Ewald Flügel, a determined scholar, laid the groundwork for the Middle English Dictionary, an invaluable resource that now serves medievalists globally.
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fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

10 Medieval Studies' Articles Published Last Month - Medievalists.net

Open-access articles explore diverse medieval topics, from female spies to significant manuscripts, with free access to research developments and insights.
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fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Harvard thought it had a cheap copy of the Magna Carta. It turned out to be extremely rare.

Harvard's faded copy of the Magna Carta is actually a rare edition from 1300, worth millions.
fromMedievalists.net
3 months ago

10 Medieval Studies' Articles Published Last Month - Medievalists.net

"Bologna's reliance on private credit during the communal period reveals a unique financial structure compared to other Italian cities, highlighting the elite's role in public finance."
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fromTheartnewspaper
3 months ago

Head to head: medieval experts clash as Bayeux Tapestry penis row continues

Debate over the number of depictions of male genitalia in the Bayeux Tapestry intensifies between scholars.
fromMedievalists.net
3 months ago

Who Were the Green Children of Woolpit? A New Look at a Medieval Mystery - Medievalists.net

The Green Children have consistently been viewed as mere curiosities of superstition, but a deeper examination reveals the rich social tapestry they represent in medieval life.
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fromMedievalists.net
3 months ago

More Than Scholars and Victims: The Forgotten Lives of Medieval Jews - Medievalists.net

Scholars and victims, important as both are, risk viewing medieval Jews as a subordinate segment of Christian society—not a thriving community that comprised part of a larger medieval world.
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fromMedievalists.net
3 months ago

New Medieval Books: The Donkey King - Medievalists.net

The donkey serves as a dual symbol in Arabic literature, representing both comedic and supernatural elements.
fromMedievalists.net
3 months ago

Ten Articles about Monty Python and the Holy Grail - Medievalists.net

Monty Python and the Holy Grail celebrates 50 years as a cult film, significantly influencing both comedy and medieval studies.
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fromMedievalists.net
3 months ago

2025 Toronto Old English Colloquium - Medievalists.net

The Toronto Old English Colloquium focuses on the exploration of MS Junius 11, highlighting its poetry and visual complexity at an upcoming symposium.
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3 months ago

10 Medieval Studies' Articles Published Last Month - Medievalists.net

The kiswa of the Ka'ba symbolizes political legitimacy and religious significance in Islamic history.
fromHarvard Gazette
3 months ago

For 100 years, a top stop for the world's medievalists - Harvard Gazette

The Medieval Academy's annual meeting underscored the relevance of medieval themes in contemporary discourse on truth and misinformation.
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fromMedievalists.net
4 months ago

Medieval Skeletons Reveal Gendered Health Disparities in London - Medievalists.net

The study reveals enduring disparities in health outcomes influenced by gender, challenging previous research.
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fromMedievalists.net
4 months ago

New Medieval Books: Authentically Medieval - Medievalists.net

The book explores how authors reconcile historical accuracy with creative storytelling in depicting the Middle Ages.
fromMedievalists.net
4 months ago

Medieval Sailors Avoided the Black Sea in Winter, Study Finds - Medievalists.net

Mirea's study reveals that the Black Sea was largely impassable in winter due to severe climatic conditions and restrictive Byzantine maritime laws.
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fromMedievalists.net
4 months ago

10 Medieval Studies' Articles Published Last Month - Medievalists.net

The article discusses using digital methods to engage the public with castle inventories from the late medieval period.
fromMedievalists.net
5 months ago

New Medieval Books: Saints and Sinners on Horseback, Volume II - Medievalists.net

The seven essays in the second volume of Saints and Sinners on Horseback transform well-known narratives through fresh insights, academically challenging yet enjoyable for readers.
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fromMedievalists.net
5 months ago

10 Medieval Articles from the journals of the Royal Society - Medievalists.net

The Royal Society's publications have significantly contributed to understanding medieval topics despite its primary focus on modern science.
fromMedievalists.net
5 months ago

Online Course: Medieval Gender and Sexuality - Medievalists.net

The online course explores gender and sexuality conceptions in the medieval period, highlighting influences from the 5th to the 15th century.
fromMedievalists.net
7 months ago

New Medieval Books: Medieval Literature: An Introduction to Type-Scenes - Medievalists.net

Type-scenes in medieval literature convey meaning through predictable character and action sequences that advance narratives.
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