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1 week ago

New Medieval Books: Joan of Arc - Medievalists.net

Joan of Arc's life transformed into a mutable cultural icon, repeatedly recast as hero, monster, and saint, maintaining powerful resonance in France across six centuries.
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1 month ago

Robin Hood and the Christmastime Tradition with Alex Kaufman - Medievalists.net

Robin Hood's legend evolved into a Christmastime pantomime favourite, spanning incarnations from cartoon heartthrob to gruff Hugh Jackman and even robbing Santa.
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3 months ago

New Medieval Books: Medievalism in Russian and Ukrainian Political Discourses - Medievalists.net

Medieval history is invoked by Russian and Ukrainian political actors to legitimize contemporary territorial claims and national narratives during the war.
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6 months ago

The Medievalist Who Taught Us How to Spot a Fascist - Medievalists.net

Umberto Eco's works show how medieval symbols can be twisted to support modern fascist ideologies.
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9 months ago

New Medieval Books: Cinema Medievalia - Medievalists.net

The book explores modern portrayals of the Middle Ages in cinema through a collection of essays examining numerous films.
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