Medieval Spanish cookbooks witness to a diverse cultural heritage inspired by Arab as well as Catalan and Castilian traditions
Author: Medieval Histories
Royal Castilian Dinners in the 14th century
The remains of a Castilian king and his family from the 14th century reveal a diet rich in wheat bread and meat.
At Home with Herigar and Ansgar at Birka
Ansgar arrived at Björkö near Stockholm in AD 829 and converted the royal bailiff there. New surveys indicate his first church may have been found.
New Issues of Medieval Journals – Winter 2017
Get an overview over the contents of recently published issues of the major Medieval History Journals from January 2017
English Alabaster Sculptures
The Netherlands may be known for their carved late medieval altar-pieces. From England came a competing product, its alabaster carvings
Medieval and Renaissance Interiors
Late medieval manuscripts are filled with lovely interiors. New book delights in showing off the decorative details and explain the stories behind
Open Hearths, Ovens and Fireplaces
Medieval creativity: While Vikings huddled around long fires, the French sat with their backs to chimneys and the Germans invented tiled ovens.
The Hunters in the Snow
Hunters in the Snow is one of the most evocative paintings of winter. Often regarded as a modern work, it is in fact deeply religious
Medieval Daily Bread Made of Rye
When cold and wetter climate hit Europe in the 5th century, rye became part of a new and more varied bread culture. Baking Rye bread has medieval roots
The Merovingian Sarcophagus of Chrodoara from Amay
In 1977 the Sarcophagus of Chrodoara was discovered in the church in Amay. The stone-carvings on the slab are widely recognised as unique
Austrasia – the Forgotten Merovingian Kingdom
While in Paris to see the exhibition on the Merovingian Times, remember to take a detour to Saint-Dizier to see the exhibition on Austrasia
The Merovingian Times
Major exhibition on the Merovingian Times in Paris at the Musée de Cluny is a must-see for any medievalists this winter
New Issues of Medieval Journals – Winter 2016
Get an overview over the contents of recently published issues of the major Medieval History Journals from winter 2016 to 2017
Programme for Leeds 2017 Released
Preliminary programme for Leeds 2017 offers a tantalising first view of what is poised to become a major event focusing on those on the periphery or even the outside.
Commemorating the Conquest of Granada 1492
This week the re-conquest of Granada in 1492 was once more celebrated in the streets while a squabble broke out among politicians, artists and historians about the (lack of) political correctness.
Albarracín – From Taifa to Medieval Lordship
Declared a National Monument in 1961, the medieval town of Albarracin is probably one of the most beautiful and evocative places to experience old Spain