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REWRITING THE FIRST CRUSADE WITH THOMAS SMITH

This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with Thomas Smith about
letters from the First Crusade, which ones are either partially or completely
invented, and what this discovery means to our understanding of the Crusades.

by Medievalists.net May 23, 2024
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THE BATTLE OF LAS NAVAS DE TOLOSA (1212)

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ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNCOVER PARTS OF SHEFFIELD CASTLE

Although Sheffield Castle was destroyed nearly 400 years ago, archaeologists are
still able to find some of its remains. The latest research has uncovered a
drawbridge pier, moat, new evidence for the English castle’s interior and
remains of a possible earlier castle.

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VIKING AGE HORSES CROSSED BALTIC SEA FOR SACRIFICIAL RITUALS, NEW STUDY REVEALS

Horses crossed the Baltic Sea in ships during the Late Viking Age and were
sacrificed for funeral rituals, according to research from Cardiff University.

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NEWARK CASTLE GETS £1.4 MILLION IN FUNDING

Newark Castle, which dates back to the 12th century, has received a grant of
£1.4 million that will allow visitors improved access to the medieval keep. The
money was awarded to the Newark and Sherwood District Council by The National
Lottery Heritage Fund.


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by Medievalists.net May 23, 2024
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REWRITING THE FIRST CRUSADE WITH THOMAS SMITH

This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with Thomas Smith about
letters from the First Crusade, which ones are either partially or completely
invented, and what this discovery means to our understanding of the Crusades.

by Medievalists.net May 23, 2024
News


ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNCOVER PARTS OF SHEFFIELD CASTLE

Although Sheffield Castle was destroyed nearly 400 years ago, archaeologists are
still able to find some of its remains. The latest research has uncovered a
drawbridge pier, moat, new evidence for the English castle’s interior and
remains of a possible earlier castle.

by Medievalists.net May 22, 2024
Books Features


NEW MEDIEVAL BOOKS: THE MEDIEVAL CLERGY, 800-1250

More than 70 sources are translated here to offer readers a look into the lives
of priests, bishops and other clergy in the Middle Ages. It is a wide-ranging
book, covering topics from how to do baptisms to bishops getting involved in
wars.

by Medievalists.net May 22, 2024
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CELEBRATING 70 YEARS SINCE J.R.R. TOLKIEN’S SIR GAWAIN LECTURE IN GLASGOW
(1953-2023)

On 15 April 1953, Tolkien delivered the W.P. Ker Memorial Lecture, on Sir Gawain
and the Green Knight, to an audience of 300 at the University of Glasgow.

by Medievalists.net May 22, 2024
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VIKING AGE HORSES CROSSED BALTIC SEA FOR SACRIFICIAL RITUALS, NEW STUDY REVEALS

Horses crossed the Baltic Sea in ships during the Late Viking Age and were
sacrificed for funeral rituals, according to research from Cardiff University.

by Medievalists.net May 22, 2024
News


NEWARK CASTLE GETS £1.4 MILLION IN FUNDING

Newark Castle, which dates back to the 12th century, has received a grant of
£1.4 million that will allow visitors improved access to the medieval keep. The
money was awarded to the Newark and Sherwood District Council by The National
Lottery Heritage Fund.

by Medievalists.net May 21, 2024
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BODY LICE MAY HAVE SPREAD THE BLACK DEATH MORE THAN PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT

A new laboratory study suggests that human body lice are more efficient at
transmitting Yersinia pestis, the bacterium that causes plague, than previously
thought, supporting the possibility that they may have contributed to past
pandemics. The research was published today in the open-access journal PLOS
Biology.

by Medievalists.net May 21, 2024
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THE BATTLE OF LAS NAVAS DE TOLOSA (1212)

A turning point in the history of Iberia, the year 1212 would see the combined
armies of Castile, Aragon and Navarre facing off against the Almohads. In this
episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly talk about a key battle of the
Reconquista.

by Medievalists.net May 21, 2024
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HAVE FUN IN WELSH CASTLES THIS MAY

Cadw has revealed its exciting lineup of events across Wales for May half term,
offering a range of activities for families at Wales’ mightiest castles and
historic houses.

by Medievalists.net May 20, 2024
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HUMAN PALEOGENETICS AND LATE ANTIQUE MIGRATION: A CROSS-DISCIPLINE DISCUSSION

A roundtable discussion of how the study of ancient human DNA intersects with
the study of migration in late antiquity. Can laboratory scientists and
primarily textual historians find ways to interface given their different
methods, data, concepts, and conclusions?

by Medievalists.net May 20, 2024
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12 EXPRESSIONS THAT WE GOT FROM THE MIDDLE AGES

Want to sound like someone from the Middle Ages? Check out our list of 12
expressions to add to your conversations.

by Medievalists.net May 19, 2024
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THE ORGANIZATION OF A MEDIEVAL MANOR

Medieval manors could be large farms with hundreds of people working there. They
had to be managed, and a thirteenth-century treatise known as the Seneschaucy
offers a guide to the duties of some of the officials on the manor.

by Medievalists.net May 19, 2024
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DRINKING HORNS IN THE MIDDLE AGES

Ten things to know about medieval drinking horns.

by Medievalists.net May 18, 2024
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THE MYSTERIOUS ‘LORD S’ AND A MURDER IN THE LATIN EMPIRE OF CONSTANTINOPLE

Who killed William, Archbishop of Philippi, in 1217?

by Medievalists.net May 18, 2024
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MEDIEVAL STAGE DISCOVERED IN KING’S LYNN

The only working theatre that can claim Shakespeare performed there is
celebrating the discovery of a medieval stage on which the famous Bard is
believed to have trod.

by Medievalists.net May 17, 2024
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NEW MEDIEVAL BOOKS: DRUGS IN THE MEDIEVAL MEDITERRANEAN

A collection of fourteen essays that deal with pharmaceutical medicines in
Arabic, Byzantine, European and Jewish cultures. It reveals a lot of
cross-cultural connections when it came sharing cures.

by Medievalists.net May 17, 2024
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SHOULD WE STOP TALKING ABOUT THE CRUSADES?

The grand narratives of the crusading past often rely on frameworks and
paradigms that were first formulated centuries ago and should now be regarded as
more limiting than helpful.

by Medievalists.net May 17, 2024
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A 9TH-CENTURY CHURCH ROOM HAS BEEN RECREATED IN THE VIKING TOWN OF RIBE

You can now see what a medieval church looked like during the 9th century. Ribe
VikingeCenter in Denmark has unveiled the interior of its Ansgar Church with 50
murals.

by Medievalists.net May 16, 2024
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NEW BOOK ABOUT MEDIEVAL ETHIOPIA CAN BE DOWNLOADED FOR FREE

The just-released book ‘Ethiopia’ and the World, 330–1500 CE, by Yonatan Binyam
and Verena Krebs is available for free download until May 28th.

by Medievalists.net May 16, 2024
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MARIE KELLEHER PASSES AWAY

Marie Kelleher, a medieval historian who researched Spain and the Mediterranean
in the Middle Ages, has passed away after a short illness. She was 53 years old.

by Medievalists.net May 16, 2024
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A CATCH-UP (AND A BIG REVEAL) WITH DAN JONES

Bestseller and broadcaster Dan Jones has been busy with a whole bunch of new
projects since he was last on The Medieval Podcast. This week, Danièle catches
up with Dan about his latest documentaries, novels, and hit podcast – and
together they share some exciting news for medieval fans.

by Medievalists.net May 15, 2024
Books Features


NEW MEDIEVAL BOOKS: FAKE HISTORY

Those who study history find that there are a lot of myths and misinformation
being circulated, so books like this are very important in revealing what is
fake. Of the 101 chapters inside, over 20 deal with medieval topics.

by Medievalists.net May 15, 2024
News


SITE OF MEDIEVAL WINDMILL DISCOVERED IN ENGLAND

All along the National Highways A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvement
scheme in central England, we have uncovered ancient ways of life, work, and
even play. One outstanding recent discovery with an incredible wealth of finds
is the remains of a medieval windmill.

by Medievalists.net May 15, 2024
News


THE MET ACQUIRES TWO MEDIEVAL SCULPTURES

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced the acquisition of two rare and
acclaimed wooden sculptures from medieval Japan.

by Medievalists.net May 15, 2024
Features


THE CORRUPT ARCHBISHOP: THE STORY OF ALEXANDER BICKNOR

Corruption by powerful officials is a familiar tale throughout history, where
men and women succumb to the temptation of greed. One notable instance occurred
in the 14th century with an Archbishop of Dublin, who orchestrated an elaborate
plot of embezzlement and forgery.


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NEW MEDIEVAL BOOKS: THE MEDIEVAL CLERGY, 800-1250

More than 70 sources are translated here to offer readers a look into the lives
of priests, bishops and other clergy in the Middle Ages. It is a wide-ranging
book, covering topics from how to do baptisms to bishops getting involved in
wars.

by Medievalists.net May 22, 2024
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NEW MEDIEVAL BOOKS: DRUGS IN THE MEDIEVAL MEDITERRANEAN

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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…

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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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