The use of microtones was obviously common in diverse traditions of Gregorian Chant in the Middle Ages. But what was their function? Leo Lousberg tells us
Author: Medieval Histories
Bean’s Bread, Pease Loaf and Lammastide
Lammastide means the time has come for ‘loaf-mass’, the ancient offering to God of the first bread of the season. Before came the season of pease-loaf
Mapping the Medieval Countryside
Mapping the Medieval Countryside works to digitize the medieval English inquisitions post mortem (IPMs). New book offers first glimpse of this source
Knight’s Village at Warwick
Warwick offers the possibility to “glamp” in their medieval camp. Recently the Knight’s Village opened, offering 28 medieval-themed lodges
Minor Medieval News July 2016
Every month we stumble upon minor medieval news from the Medieval World. The accumulated list for July 2016 can be enjoyed at leisure here
Medieval Embroidered Textiles in Whitework
While England is renowned for its Opus Angelicum embroideries, Germany is known for its tradition of Opus Teutonicum, worked with white or coloured linen or silk on bleached linen and used for altar cloths. New book tells the story of the textiles from Altenberg.
The Convent at Altenberg near Lahn
The Convent in Altenberg may not in itself possess the treasures, which were amassed by the nuns in the High Middle Ages. But it is still worth a visit
Camposanto in Medieval Pisa
The Camposanto in the centre of Pisa is famous for its destruction during WW2. However, studies of the remains continue to yield new knowledge
Salmon Suffered from Medieval Water Mills
Salmon declined severely after 1400. New study demonstrates that the culprit was the explosion in vertical water mills and not overfishing or contamination
Mingary Castle
Mingary Castle in the peninsula of the Ardnamurchan has been called the most intact thirteenth century castle in Scotland. After full restoration, the castle now offers a luxurious stay for select groups of up to ten people.
Eden – What If We Could Start Again?
Will it all end in a medieval feud, when 23 individuals homestead at Eden, a barren beach in North Western Scotland? Or might it bring hope to discouraged brexiters?
The Hundred Years War in Literature
The Hundred Years War caused an expansion of chronicles, poetry, and plays touching upon the wars. New book charts this literature
The Book of Horsemanship by Duarte I of Portugal
Famous for its charming reflections on the art of horsemanship, the Livro do Cavalgar from the 15th century provides a fine introduction to jousting
Henry of Lancaster’s Expedition to Aquitaine, 1345-1346
New book follows explores in detail Henry of Lancaster's Expedition to Aquitaine, 1345-1346 and the practicalities of waging war in the Late Middle Ages
Minor Medieval News June 2016
Every month we stumble upon minor news from the Medieval World. The accumulated list for June can be enjoyed at leisure here
The Archaeology of Medieval Spain
Since 1985 a huge number of excavations in medieval Spain has been carried out. Fascinating book presents an overview of the Archaeology of Medieval Spain