Ground-Breaking Journal on the history of the implements of cultivation and other agricultural processes, Tools & Tillage, made Open Access
Author: Medieval Histories
Medieval Histories is a News site where anyone - professionals or just generally interested - can read about new exhibitions, books, research, excavations, finds, treasures... and much more! The site is created and owned by Karen Schousboe (http//:www.karenschousboe.com)
Art Crosses Early Medieval Borders in Schwitzerland
Art crosses borders. This is the case for the finished artworks as well as the artists, their techniques and know-how. As such artists and their works represent international or even globalised networks. New issue of Swiss Journal focus on the Early MIddle Ages
Acting out the Nativity
Sometime in the 10th–11th centuries the tradition evolved to turn part of the Christmas celebrations into a drama. Out of this grew the tradition of building a manger scene
The Black Death in Ireland
Already contemporaries noted how the Black Death hit the Anglo-Norman settlers in Ireland much harder than the Gaelic People. New research offers an explanation
Law in Late Medieval England
How did common people engage with law in Late Medieval England? New book explores the legal culture of its time and how it touched upon the lives of common men and women.
Medieval Rules and Rituals
How was power exibited? And what role did rules, regulations and rituals play. Gert Althoff is known as one of the medieval historians, who has explored these questions in detail. New book provides translations into English of his more recent contributions.
Alfonso X – Justinian of His Age
Alfonso X is on of the great rulers of Medieval Iberia. Known for his collections of Marian Folk Songs, he was also responsible for numerous works of history, philosophy, science and the laws known as Siete Partidas. New book introduces this law code
Northern Iberia 800-1000
Northern Iberia at the end of the first millenium is a fascinating subject. New book offers a study of the kind of society which inherited the Late Roman Past
ICMA NEWS Winter 2019
Three times a year, ICMA publishes a well-edited newsletter
English Edition of the Flateyjarbok from 1387 on its Way
A translation and edition of the Flateyjarbok from 1387 was recently completed. An English translation is hopefully on the way.
Undersea Volcanism may Explain Medieval Years of Darkness after AD 536
After AD 536 a mysterious dimming of the sun brought on global cooling, famines, and civil upheavals. Believed to have been caused by climate changes caused by volcanic forcing, new research indicate some of this was undersea volcanism
Gold and Glory in Basel
In 1019 the Holy Roman Emperor, Henry II, took part in the consecration of the Minster in Basel. A major exhibition marks the anniversary
Norwegian Stave Churches older than expected
Norway is known for its 28 magnificent stave churches from the 12th – 13th century. New technique provides new and earlier dating of these precious medieval monuments
Anniversary of Huizinga’s The Autumn of the Middle Ages
Huizinga published The Autumn of the Middle Ages in 1919. Daring, colourful and controversial, the book has continued to inspire scholars.
Medieval Ghosts
Ghosts appeared in different forms under different circumstances. At first they were pale harbingers of dire warnings. Later, they turned into scary and macabre beings
The Great Viking Hall in Lejre was Fenced-in by a Palisade with an Impressive Gate
The great halls at Lejre – by myth linked to the royal dynasty of the Scyldingas , Skjöldungar – continues to amaze. Holding the largest hall ever excavated, the complex was fenced-in by an impressive palisade. Recently the gate was discovered.