The contributions in the book reach from Spain to Ireland and cover a wide field of medieval art. Each article explores a specific piece of artistic expression of the cultural crossroads criss-crossing medieval history
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Unwritten Verities: The Making of England’s Vernacular Legal Culture, 1463-1549
One peculiar element in The legal culture of England is the commitment to the unwritten "law". New book tells the story
Livonia, Rus’ and the Baltic Crusades in the Thirteenth Century
A new book on Livonia and the Rus' focus on the Baltic Crusades in a wider European context.
Château de Vincennes
Situated in an odd corner of suburban Paris, this castle is seldom on the itinerary of the cultural tourist. After an extensive renovation ending in 2010, in It deserves a visit.
Coronation of Charles V
In 1364 Charles V (1338 -1380) was crowned as king of France in Rheims. The following year he commissioned a beautiful manuscript to commemorate the event – the so-called Coronation Book of Charles V.
Daily Life of Charles V, King of France (1338 -1380)
How did a late medieval king conduct his business? What did his daily life look like? Recent studies of Charles V, King of France (1338 – 1380) reveals a way of life that is quite different from what we might first think.
Grilled Fish and Nettles in Medieval Caravate
Fish filled with nettles and grilled over a blazing fire were on the menu in medieval Caravate near Lago Maggiore
The Paston Letters Online
The collection known as the Paston Letters, one of the largest archives of 15th-century, is now online
Medieval Armenia
Today the world remembers the 100-year anniversary of the genocide of 1.5 million Armenians. We should also remember the awful cultural destruction
The Knighting Ritual and Arm Delivery
The roots of the knighting ritual can be found in the 11th century when a set of rituals developed in the triangle of Normandy, Flandern and France, dedicated to mark the coming of age of young men
Rural settlements in the Early Middle Ages in France
The theme for the 36th International Conference on Merovingian Archaeology is dedicated to new research into the rural settlements of Early Medieval France
The Medieval New: Ambivalence in an Age of Innovation
The Medieval New explores what "newfangled" meant in literary, scientific, and religious discourses of the twelfth through sixteenth centuries
Anglo-Saxon Saints’ Lives as History Writing in Late Medieval England
New book tells the story of how the stories about the the Anglo-Saxon Saints were used to forge a vision of historical righteousness among policymakers, intellectuals and clerics in Late Medieval England.
Markets and Marketplaces in Medieval Italy
Italian cities are renowned for their bustling marketplaces full of bars, covered market-stalls and beautiful art in the form of water-fountains. New book tells the story of the medieval marketplace
Lack of Medieval Male Heirs has Modern Impact
Lack of Medieval Male Heirs led to conflicts and instability and slowed down economic development. The consequences can still be detected in modern European national and regional economies. It appears Henry VIII was right to fret about his lack of male heirs!
Vikings in the Isle of Lewis
The history of the Vikings in Lewis is an amazing story of how a Pictish Life-world changed when Norse immigrants arrived