Two Exhibitions at the Medieval Museum of Cluny in Paris celebrate the reopening of Notre Dame de Paris. One features the scriptural legacy.
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Carolingian Church Policy Continue to Influence Modern European politics
Europe is crisscrossed by ancient boundaries of which one is constituted by different kinship systems. How did they come about? And do they still matter?
How to Become a King at the Turn of the First Millenium
In 1002, Otto III died at Paterno near Civita in Italy. With no direct descendants, the succession was fraught with tensions. Duke Henry of Bavaria caught the upstream.
Henry II of Germany – an autobiographical text
Following nearly a year of negotiations and wrangling, Henry II finally secured his position as King of Germany in the autumn of 1002. The following text is believed to have been personally dictatated by the King in January 1003 arguing his case
Gilles le Bouvier – French Chronicler from the 15th century
Charles Gilles le Bouvier (1355 - 1456) served as herald to the French King, Charles VII. In this role, he kept up the Grandes Chroniques while authoring several other important historical works.
The Archaeological Excavations at Notre-Dame de Paris 2019-2024
Since the fire in 2019, archaeologists have been busy uncovering the history of the medieval Cathedral
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The Dark Ages: Nature’s Comeback in the Netherlands
In the period known as the Dark Ages (c. 300 - 700 AD), woodlands staged a remarkable comeback across Europe, including the Netherlands.
Historical Reenactment and the Viking Scene
The value of experimental archaeology is well-known. But what about reenactment? What kind of insights may be collected? New studies of the Viking Scene offer a better understanding
The Coronation of Konrad II in Mainz and a Year of Celebrations
This year, the city of Bamberg commemorates the death of Henry II, while the city of Mainz focuses on the coronation of their Emperor Conrad II
Daily Life at the Court of Cunigunde and Henry II in Bamberg
Bamberg will host an important exhibition in the autumn 2024 focusing on the daily life at the imperial court of Henry II and Cunigunde
New Books about the Imperial Clothes from c. 1020
Two new books explore in detail the precious and unique imperial garments preserved in Bamberg Cathedral's treasury
Icebergs in the Black Sea in AD 763
In AD 763 volcanic eruptions in Iceland caused Icebergs in the Black Sea and a nearly frozen Bosphorus causing widespread fear
Plague infections recurred for more than 350 years in Europe
After Covid, the natural history of the second great plague epidemic - The Black Death - has inspired scientists to work in interdisciplinary teams and develop new methods
1300 Years at Reichenau
This year, the Abbey at Reichenau celebrates its foundation in AD 724, the first monastery in present-day Germany. The anniversary is celebrated with a major exhibition in Konstanz.
Medieval Fishing at Lake Mesna in Norway
Large permanent fishing trap discovered near Lillehammer sheds light on the freshwater fishing methods in the Norwegian Middle Ages
When did the Danes arrive in Denmark? And where did they come from?
New methods reveal the ongoing genetic mixing and mingling of the Southern Scandinavians in the first millennium