Tracing residential mobility trough isotopic analysis demonstrates once more that grave-goods and funeral practice cannot be used as ethnic markers
Category: Medieval Histories
‘Medieval Histories’ offers medievalists all the news about exhibitions, books, research, archaeology, travel-tips and much more from the Medieval World
Every People Under Heaven in Medieval Jerusalem
Exhibition at the Met shows the art, the religious fervour and the inspiration, which medieval Jerusalem offered to Jews, Christians and Muslims 1000 - 1400
The Power of the Harp
The Power of the Harp is a medieval ballad attested in a Danish, Swedish, Norwegian and Icelandic. It tells the story of a frightful fall of fair maiden from a stumbling palfrey and into a river.
The Origin of Ambling Horses
Icelandic Viking horses are known for they ambling gait. Following the gene, scientists now suggest that the first Icelandic horses were in fact English
A Lost Tribal Hidage?
Bede used charters and other written documents while writing his histories. Careful sifting of the evidence reveals that he also used a now lost "Tribal Hidage".
Mining in Medieval Sweden
The economic history of Medieval Sweden is entwined with the early development of proto-industrial iron works and mining in the region north of Stockholm.
Travels to the Land of Santa Maria da Feira
A major European medieval events is the twelve-day-festival in Santa Maria da Feira in Portugal. Recently the motives behind participation were explored.
Charles IV – Deft Politician or Sacral Ruler?
Charles IV was obsessed with collecting holy relics. Among these, the Royal Relics, assisted Charles in the creation of himself as a sacral king.
Monastic Culture in East an West
New book explores the monastic culture in Western European Catholic and Russian Orthodox monasteries and convents from the Medieval and early Modern Period
Invitation to the Coronation of Charles IV 2016
The re-enactment of the Coronation of Charles IV in Prague is a recurrent event. This year, it will be a faithful, scientifically based recreation
Karlštejn Castle and its Treasure
The Karlštejn Treasure is a collection of around 400 objects dating back to the 14th century, when Charles IV commissioned the building of the Castle.
The Castle of Karlštejn
Karlstejn is a remarkable witness to the creative energy of Charles IV, king of Bohema and Holy Roman Emperor 1316 - 1378
Charles IV – 1316 – 2016
This year Prag and Nuremberg celebrates the birth of Charles IV (1316 – 1378) with two major exhibitions and a number of other events.
The Curious Mind of Charles IV
Charles IV was an extremely sensual person possessing a creative and curious mind. A vast number of sources witness to this remarkable leader
Prague – Centre Stage for Charles IV
Charles IV was a king obsessed with organising feasts and processions of all sorts. His rebuilding of Prague is a witness to this.
Crowns of Charles IV of Bohemia
Charles IV was obsessed with organising impressive medieval spectacles. One of the important props were his crowns, of which we know several.