Warwick offers the possibility to “glamp” in their medieval camp. Recently the Knight’s Village opened, offering 28 medieval-themed lodges
Category: Medieval Histories
‘Medieval Histories’ offers medievalists all the news about exhibitions, books, research, archaeology, travel-tips and much more from the Medieval World
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
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
Heaven is on Display in Altenberg
This summer head for Franfurt and the Städel Museum, which shows a unique reunion of the Altenberg Altar and its liturgical treasures from c. 1300
Trier – Medieval Town in a Crisis
Curious find of long lost register of loans and rents 1347-1405 in Trier further a reconstruction of the social and material fabric in the medieval town
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 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
Studying Late Medieval History
Puzzled by the Later Middle Ages? New book offers help to under-graduates studying late medieval history, its institutions and way of life
Royal Food And Feasting
Fascinated with Tudor royal feasts and food? Free online course on "Royal Food and Feasting" is offered by the University of Reading.
Henry I at Norwich Castle
Norwich is planning to recreate itself as the “Gate to Medieval England”. The idea is to create a truly “immersive world of Henry I” at the Norman castle