Iceland is covered with vast stretches of wilderness. The question is, how is it best protected?
Author: Medieval Histories
Adam and Eve in Nîmes is being studied in detail
The Frieze on the Cathedral in Nîmes is currently undergoing study by a team of archaeologists and art historians, uncovering new insights about this significant Romanesque monument.
Medieval Books August 2023
A selection of new books on medieval history published in August 2023
Why were Medieval Jewish Wedding Rings Embellished with Miniature Architecture?
One of the exiting finds in the hidden Jewish treasure trove discovered in Erfurt in 1998 was a precious wedding ring featuring an elaborate piece of medieval architecture. What was the symbolic meaning of this?
The Life of Bodi – Mighty Frankish Warrior
Fifty years ago, archaeologists discovered Bodi’s burial near the river Rhine. This summer, we are invited to explore his life at an exhibition in Bonn.
Where did the Battle of Agincourt take place?
In a new article, Michael Livingston generously allows us to follow in his footsteps while he studies the layout of the battleground of Agincourt.
How to Make a Viking Warrior?
Making a Warrior: the Social Implications of Viking Age Martial Ideologies" is the title of a new research project, which was recently granted substantial funding from Nordforsk.
Wild Cattle in Britain – Descendants of Viking Cattle?
Also known as the Chillingham Cattle, Britain is home to four flocks of White Cattle living in the wild since the 12th century.
The Medieval City of Paris
Who shaped the Medieval City of Paris? Kings, Abbots or Burghers? New Book explores these questions from multiple and different angles.
How were the names of Scandinavian Pilgrims recorded?
From ca. 1000, Scandinavian pilgrims travelled south to reach the large centres. Registered in the Confraternity Book from Reichenau, we know the names of more than 700 Scandinavian pilgrims from the 11th and 12th centuries. A new research project aims to determine what these people were called back home and abroad.
Bracteates as Part of Rituals
Bracteates were thin golden sheets stamped with North West Germanic motifs. A recent overview shows how they were included in various rituals in Northwestern Europe ca. 400-600.
Viking Women Spinning the Yarn of History
In the Old Norse poem “Darraðarljoð” from Njál’s Saga we hear of the Valkyries—Óðin’s female warrior spirits—weaving the cloth of history and deciding the fates of men and nations. New book explores the very real and practical role of women played in the North Atlantic culture and economy
Why was the Medieval Wolf Hunted to Extinction?
Roman and Germanic people revered the wolf in Late Antiquity and the early Middle Ages. So why did a pernicious hate of one of Europe's remaining predators supersede the veneration in the Early Middle Ages?
How can we Hide from Climate Changes?
What Happens During Rapid Climate Changes? What can we learn from History?
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Medieval Conferences 2023
Medieval Conferences lists major events - check out the dates and see what is happening around the Medieval World in 2022