New Issue of Medieval Encounters focus on Non-Muslim Communities in Fatimid Egypt (10th–12th Centuries CE)
Author: Medieval Histories
The Viking Phenomena
Neil Price, Professor at the Institution for Archaeology at the University in Uppsala has been granted 50 mill SEK (5.4 mill EUR/5,9 Mill USD) to study “Vikingafenomenet” – The Viking Phenomena.
Clovis I – Sixteen Years and Reaching for the Throne
In AD 481 Clovis, son of Childeric was only sixteen years old, when his father died. How did he grab his throne? Wonderful new exhibition in Mainz tells the story
News about the Staffordshire Hoard
Apart from the information concerning the upcoming final publication – a simply must have coffee-table book to be published in 2016 – the December issue of the newsletter tells us about the helmet crest, the organic filling beneath the cloisonné and inside pommel caps, the analysis of the metal, pommel art and the intriguing die-sheet showing off an equestrian warrior.
Dating of Beowulf
BOOK REVIEW: Evidence mounts that Beowulf was in all likelihood written in the end of the 7th or beginning of the 8th century, the Time of Bede
Fragment of the Book of Kells
Fragments of a medieval manuscript hidden in the spine of a book for hundreds of years could shed new light on Ireland's greatest cultural treasure, 'The Book of Kells'.
Releasing the Story of Sutton Hoo
Plans are unveiled to create a new interactive experience to showcase the events leading up to the construction of the Sutton Hoo Landscape in the 7th century.
Joan de Valence c. 1230 – 1307
REVIEW: Joan de Valence c. 1230 – 1307 was a great heiress with powerful roles to play as wife, mother and head of a princely household. New book tells the story
Medieval Histories Magazine 2015, No. 21
Medieval Histories Magazine 2015, No. 21 bring you stories about Advent and the Truce of God, a recipe for Medieval Whigs and Lacemaking and Catherine of Aragon
Veiling the Altar at Advent in Århus
Bernt Notke (c. 1440 – 1509) was a German Painter and wood-carver responsible for the intricate altarpiece in Århus Cathedral, which has three positions, Feast, Passion and Advent
Catherine of Aragon and Lace Making
Tanner’s Day – also known as St. Andrew’s Day – falls on the 30. November. It used to be a holiday celebrated by the lace makers in Bedfordshire. The tradition might go back to Catherine of Aragon.
Tandry Whigs
Tandry Whigs are soft buns served on St. Andrew's Day on the 30th of November. The modern version has medieval roots. Here is a recipe.
Medieval Mythbusting in Glastonbury
Myths made by medieval monks may have fooled archaeologists searching for King Arthur's grave
Research School for Medieval Studies in the Netherlands
The Research School for Medieval Studies aims to enhance the quality of scholarly training and research within the field of Medieval Studies in the Netherlands and Flanders.
Utrecht Centre for Medieval Studies
The Utrecht Centre for Medieval Studies coordinates the manifold research initiatives developed by the medievalists working at Utrecht University.
Advent – Truce of God
Originally Advent was a period of Parousia with Christmas signalling the Second Coming of Christ. Later it became a period set aside for peace when warring and feuding was strictly prohibited. Signalled by the Triumphant Coming of Christ and his earthly representative, the King heralded a new worldly peace