A plaque marks the spot of the grave of Henry I at Reading Abbey. However, the exact location is uncertain and archaeologists are now scanning the ground to find it
Category: Medieval Histories
‘Medieval Histories’ offers medievalists all the news about exhibitions, books, research, archaeology, travel-tips and much more from the Medieval World
Henry I, King of England
Henry I was the fourth son of William the Conqueror. Nevertheless, he ended up ruling England and Normandy in the spirit of his father.
Viking Gold Hoard at the End of the Rainbow
Last week, three amateur archaeologists found the largest treasure hoard of Viking gold ever discovered in Denmark. It weighs nearly a kilo.
Summer and Crayfish
The zodiac sign for summer is Cancer. Mythology tells us, it was all about Hercules, but the rest of us know it is about a delicatessen - crayfish
Charles IV and His Autobiography
The Vita Caroli Quarti of Charles IV (1316 – 1378) is one of the earliest royal autobiographies written. A new edition celebrates the 700-year anniversary
Smart Phone? Tablet? Website? Newsletter?
What is your preferred platform to read the news form the medieval world? As an App, In a Flipboard Magazine? In Newsify? Via our Newsletter?
Chivalry and the Medieval Past
This book offers an examination of the ways in which the fluid concept of "chivalry" has been used and appropriated after the middle ages.
Medieval Chivalry
The Middle Ages will in the minds of most drum up images of Medieval Chivalry. CUP have now (2016) published an invaluable guide by Kaeuper
Geoffrey de Charny c. 1306 -1356
Geoffrey de Charny was the first documented owner of the Shroud of Turin and an accomplished knight, who wrote a famous handbook of Chivalry.
New studies of DNA on the Turin Shroud?
The Turin Shroud is one of the most contested relics in Christianity. New article (2016) calls for renewed studies of the ancient DNA in the blood-stains
The Economics of the Black Death
How come the economy did not ground to a halt after 1349 - 50, but rather witnessed growth? New article aims to shed light on this conundrum
Medieval Famine and Frailty in London
Medieval Famines occurred from time to time. The question is whether some individuals were more prone than others to outlive a period of harsh conditions.
Early Medieval Europe 2016 Vol 24 No 2
The May issue of the journal, Early Medieval Europe, is packed with articles about politics and texts in Carolingian Europe
Medieval Encounters Vol 22 No 1 – 3
Medieval Encounters aims to promote discussion and dialogue about the interactions of Jewish, Christian and Muslim culture
Gesta Vol 55 No 1 Spring 2016
New issue of Gesta published by the International Center of Medieval Art offers a number of exciting studies of medieval art.
Choir Stalls and their Workshops
Choir Stalls were some of the most important pieces of art in medieval cathedrals with their complex imagery and craftsmanship