In Hungary - c. 850 - 1301 - slavery was a significant feature of the way in which agricultural production was organized. New book compares slavery in Árpád-era Hungary and Carolingian France.
Author: Medieval Histories
Woodcroft Castle is up for Sale
Woodcroft castle is a very early moated castle built in the time of Edward the I around 1280. It is now up for sale.
Hides and the Tribal Hidage
The Tribal Hidage is an enigmatic list of thirty-four Anglo-Saxon tribes and the size of the land controlled by each as measured in ‘hides’ or ‘households’.
The Guitar in Tudor England
In Tudor and Elizabethan history the lute usually gets all the attention. But the guitar was played everywhere from the court to the tavern. New book tells the story of the social and musical world of this beloved instrument.
Medieval Hair Colours
Richard III has changed his look three times in the last three years. In the latest version he is sporting unkempt mouse-coloured hair. Is that plausible?
Golden Panel from Lüneburg in Context
CfP for inter national conference in Hannover focusing on the famous Golden Panel from Lüneburg (Goldene Tafel).
St. Michael’s in Lüneburg
St. Michael's in Lüneburg is a prime example of the red-brick hall churches of Northern Germany
Golden Panel from Lüneburg
One of the highlights of Hannover Landesmuseum is the remains of the Golden Panel which once decorated the high altar of S. Michael's in Lüneburg
Medieval Urban Identity. Health, Economy and Regulation
Economy, law and health issues came to define life in medieval cities and contributed to the formation of urban identities. New book presents a series of case studies outlining life in the late medieval towns and cities.
Viking Graves and Grave Goods in Ireland
Archaeologists say the number of Viking warrior burials in Dublin is astounding. A project cataloguing these burials has resulted in the publication of an 800-page tome titled Viking Graves and Grave Goods in Ireland.
Romania’s Fortified Churches Threatened
Romanian officials are busy destroying their unique heritage – its Saxon churches from the 13th – 16th century, says local watchdogs
The Crypt at Boulogne-sur-Mer
The Basilica at Boulogne-sur-Mer was built in the 19th century on top of a medieval church. Beneath is one of the largest crypts in Europe. After years of archaeological excavations and restoration it shines once more.
Conquest 1016 and 1066
2016 will be the occasion to commemorate the events, when Cnut conquered England, and the corresponding event when William conquered England. Papers will cover a wide-ranging number of topics concerning the conquest 1016 an 1066
Scandinavia and the Wider World
The conference: Scandinavia and the Wider World marks the accession of St Olaf, king of Norway, and of Cnut’s invasion of England in the late summer of 1015
Empire of the Sea and King Cnut 1016-2016
Empire of the Sea and King Cnut 1016-2016 is an international conference marking the millennium of Cnut's conquest of England
Must We Divide History Into Periods?
When did the Middle Ages begin? When the Renaissance? In his last book Jacques le Goff tackled these complex questions