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BREAD IN THE MIDDLE AGES

Kings, knights, monks, peasants – everyone in the Middle Ages ate bread. It was
also the food that caused bitter religious disputes and could make you go
insane.

by Medievalists.net March 6, 2024
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THIS MAP IS 900 YEARS OLD – HOW ACCURATE IS IT?

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ISLAMIC SILVER UNVEILED: GEOCHEMICAL INSIGHTS REWRITE HISTORY

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NEW MEDIEVAL BOOKS: THE KING’S ROAD

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FROM MODIFIED SKULLS TO SCHOOLS OF KNIGHTS: 10 MEDIEVAL STUDIES’ ARTICLES
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MEDIEVAL SITES IN WALES TO HOST EASTER EVENTS

Looking for some fun things to do at medieval castles and palaces? Cadw has
released its events schedule for the Easter holidays, inviting families and
history lovers alike to come together and experience the beauty of Wales’
historic landmarks. 

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LAGER BEER WAS FIRST BREWED IN 1602, STUDY FINDS

Lager beer likely first originated at the court brewery (Hofbräuhaus) of
Maximilian the Great, elector of Bavaria, in Munich in 1602.

News


WARWICK CASTLE TO OPEN A MEDIEVAL HOTEL THIS SUMMER

Warwick Castle, the impressive medieval castle located in central England, will
be launching a medieval-themed hotel this summer. It hopes to bring guests a new
experience for the landmark which attracts over half-a-million visitors each
year.


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by Medievalists.net March 6, 2024
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BREAD IN THE MIDDLE AGES

Kings, knights, monks, peasants – everyone in the Middle Ages ate bread. It was
also the food that caused bitter religious disputes and could make you go
insane.

by Medievalists.net March 6, 2024
Books Features


NEW MEDIEVAL BOOKS: RICHARD OF CORNWALL

A biography of Richard of Cornwall, the youngest son of King John. He had an
eventful career, as a power player in England, a crusader, and as a contender to
the throne of the Holy Roman Empire.

by Medievalists.net March 5, 2024
Features


THIS MAP IS 900 YEARS OLD – HOW ACCURATE IS IT?

Around the year 1136, a map was inscribed in China. It is considered a
remarkable example of medieval geography, but how does it fare when tested
against modern georeferencing?

by Medievalists.net March 5, 2024
Features


ISLAMIC SILVER UNVEILED: GEOCHEMICAL INSIGHTS REWRITE HISTORY

A groundbreaking study has shed new light on the sources of early Islamic silver
coins, known as dirhams.

by Medievalists.net March 5, 2024
Books Features


NEW MEDIEVAL BOOKS: THE KING’S ROAD

‘A Bottom-Up History of Diplomacy’ along the Silk Road between China and Central
Asia, this book focuses on the years 850 to 1000. It aims to show the Silk Road
was just as important a route for envoys as it was for merchants.

by Medievalists.net March 4, 2024
News


MEDIEVAL SITES IN WALES TO HOST EASTER EVENTS

Looking for some fun things to do at medieval castles and palaces? Cadw has
released its events schedule for the Easter holidays, inviting families and
history lovers alike to come together and experience the beauty of Wales’
historic landmarks. 

by Medievalists.net March 4, 2024
Articles Features


FROM MODIFIED SKULLS TO SCHOOLS OF KNIGHTS: 10 MEDIEVAL STUDIES’ ARTICLES
PUBLISHED LAST MONTH

What’s new in medieval studies? Here are ten articles published in February,
which tell us about topics including Viking filed teeth, Japanese ghosts and
Gothic church towers.

by Medievalists.net March 3, 2024
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EYEGLASSES’ ARRIVAL: HOW IMMIGRANTS TRANSFORMED MEDIEVAL ENGLAND’S VISION

Eyeglasses can be considered one of the most important inventions of the Middle
Ages. A recent study shows that by the 1440s people in England could buy their
own spectacles, thanks to a group of immigrants living just outside of London.

by Medievalists.net March 2, 2024
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THE MOST DRAMATIC MOMENT OF THE MIDDLE AGES!

The Middle Ages had its share of dramatic moments with excitement and historical
importance. However, what happened on the 23rd of March, 1369, has a truly epic
quality to it.

by Medievalists.net March 2, 2024
Features


CRUSADER FLEETS: A MISSING INGREDIENT

We tend to associate the Crusaders with all the bold, visually striking, images
of medieval warfare. Charging knights and crossbowmen. Castles and siege towers.
What we do not often think of is sailors and fleets

by Medievalists.net March 1, 2024
Books Features


BOOK OF THE MONTH: THE CRUSADER STRATEGY

Our Book of the Month for March is The Crusader Strategy: Defending the Holy
Land, by Steve Tibble.

by Medievalists.net February 29, 2024
Books Features


NEW MEDIEVAL BOOKS: AFRICANISM

A groundbreaking book that examines the history between Arab and African peoples
in the Middle Ages, focusing on Arab depictions of Black people in literature.

by Medievalists.net February 29, 2024
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ROME AND THE PAPACY WITH JESSICA WÄRNBERG

He’s one of the most powerful figures in all of Western history, with influence
not only over life and death, but over the immortal souls of billions of people
over thousands of years. This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with
Jessica Wärnberg about the role of the pope, his influence on Rome, and what
happens when the holiest of men isn’t quite so holy.

by Medievalists.net February 29, 2024
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MEDIEVAL IRELAND: TEN ARTICLES

Are you interested in Ireland in the Middle Ages? Here are ten recent articles
that examine Ireland’s medieval history, all of which can be read for free.

by Medievalists.net February 28, 2024
Features


ESCAPING THE MONGOLS: A SURVIVOR’S ACCOUNT FROM THE 13TH CENTURY

The story of Master Roger, one of the many people caught up in the Mongol
invasion of Hungary in 1241.

by Medievalists.net February 28, 2024
Features


MONTHLY TASKS ON MEDIEVAL FARMS

What did medieval farmers need to do each year? A fourteenth-century guide
breaks down their tasks month by month.

by Medievalists.net February 28, 2024
News


LAGER BEER WAS FIRST BREWED IN 1602, STUDY FINDS

Lager beer likely first originated at the court brewery (Hofbräuhaus) of
Maximilian the Great, elector of Bavaria, in Munich in 1602.

by Medievalists.net February 28, 2024
News


WARWICK CASTLE TO OPEN A MEDIEVAL HOTEL THIS SUMMER

Warwick Castle, the impressive medieval castle located in central England, will
be launching a medieval-themed hotel this summer. It hopes to bring guests a new
experience for the landmark which attracts over half-a-million visitors each
year.

by Medievalists.net February 28, 2024
Features Videos


SEVEN VIDEOS ON MAKING MEDIEVAL MANUSCRIPTS

What goes into making a medieval manuscript? Here are seven videos from The
British Library where Patricia Lovett, a professional calligrapher and
illuminator explains the process, tools and techniques used in designing an
illuminated page.

by Medievalists.net February 27, 2024
News


UP TO 50,000 COINS FROM THE 4TH CENTURY DISCOVERED OFF OF SARDINIA

Archaeologists exploring the waters off the Italian island of Sardinia have
discovered a cache of between 30,000 and 50,000 coins dating back to the first
half of the 4th century.

by Medievalists.net February 27, 2024
Features


THE HUMOUR OF MEDIEVAL SCRIBES

Thanks to new research, we are now finding many more examples of medieval
scribes’ sense of humour, as they wrote jokes, complaints and even complete
nonsense.

by Medievalists.net February 26, 2024
Books Features


NEW MEDIEVAL BOOKS: THE KILLING GROUND

A look at the area of Thermopylae in Greece, which according to the authors
“might be the most blood-soaked ground in the world.” They detail twenty-seven
military actions that took place here, including seven that took place in the
Middle Ages.

by Medievalists.net February 25, 2024
Features


VIKINGS AND CATS

Did the Vikings keep cats as pets? A recent study reveals that felines were much
more part of Norse society than previously believed.

by Medievalists.net February 24, 2024
Features


MEDIEVAL MANUSCRIPTS: SCRIBES’ SECRET HUMOR REVEALED

How medieval scribes were leaving jokes, complaints and even complete nonsense
in their manuscripts.

by Medievalists.net February 24, 2024
News


RARE MEDIEVAL GOLD RING DISCOVERED IN DENMARK

A metal detector exploring an area in southwest Denmark has discovered an early
medieval gold ring. Experts believe it also reveals the existence of an elite
family with connections to the Merovingians.


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NEW MEDIEVAL BOOKS: RICHARD OF CORNWALL

A biography of Richard of Cornwall, the youngest son of King John. He had an
eventful career, as a power player in England, a crusader, and as a contender to
the throne of the Holy Roman Empire.

by Medievalists.net March 6, 2024
Books Features


NEW MEDIEVAL BOOKS: THE KING’S ROAD

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BOOK OF THE MONTH: THE CRUSADER STRATEGY

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NEW MEDIEVAL BOOKS: AFRICANISM

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NEW MEDIEVAL BOOKS: THE KILLING GROUND

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NEW MEDIEVAL BOOKS: THE BEAUFORTS

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Features Places To See


ÖREBRO CASTLE: HISTORY, SECRETS, AND ROMANCE

For anyone who visits Örebro, it is hard to miss its castle – an ancient-looking
fortress made of weathered grey stones that stands on an islet in the middle of
the city centre.

Features Places To See


THE VASA: GUSTAV II ADOLF’S GLORIOUS AND DOOMED WARSHIP

On the 10th of August 1628, the Vasa sank in Stockholm harbour, thus ending the
career of the most powerful warship that Sweden had ever seen.

Features Places To See


UPPSALA SLOTT: 5 THINGS YOU OUGHT TO KNOW ABOUT ONE OF SWEDEN’S GREATEST CASTLES

This strategic location not only makes the castle a majestic sight, but also
earns it the reputation as the most modern defence fortress in its time. But, as
all ancient buildings, there is always more than meets the eye. Here are the
five things that you may not know about Uppsala Castle.

Features Places To See


MAKING YOUR MARK: MEDIEVAL MASONS’ MARKS AT TARASCON

How do you operate a business when you can’t read and your knowledge of math is
extremely limited? Making your mark on the…

Features Places To See


THE WEIRD, THE WONDERFUL, AND THE MACABRE IN THE CATHEDRAL OF NARBONNE

Narbonne is one of those European cities with evidence of its past on every
street.

Features News Places To See


MEDIEVAL ENGLISH EMBROIDERY ON DISPLAY FOR THE LAST TIME AT THE V&A’S OPUS
ANGLICANUM EXHIBIT

The V&A Museum opened its latest medieval exhibit exhibit on Saturday: Opus
Anglicanum: Masterpieces of English Medieval Embroidery. I had the opportunity
to see it opening day and it was spectacular.



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