Citizen of the Franks, Roman soldier in arms. Such is the established translation of the first part of a burial inscription from the fourth century discovered near Budapest
Category: Medieval Histories
‘Medieval Histories’ offers medievalists all the news about exhibitions, books, research, archaeology, travel-tips and much more from the Medieval World
The Nature of Medieval Women
Medieval women were considered weak, soft, sensual, and fickle if not frivolous. Even today, we hear an echo in the disparagement of Kamela Harris
Plague infections recurred for more than 350 years in Europe
After Covid, the natural history of the second great plague epidemic - The Black Death - has inspired scientists to work in interdisciplinary teams and develop new methods
Medieval Fishing at Lake Mesna in Norway
Large permanent fishing trap discovered near Lillehammer sheds light on the freshwater fishing methods in the Norwegian Middle Ages
Identities in Galicia in Antiquity
People are increasingly obsessed with their "identity" and the process of "othering". The question, though, is: who is in charge of the labelling? People themselves? Or their surroundings? Archaeology in Galicia has a story to tell
Charles VII, King of France 1422-61
The French king, Charles VII is known for his long reign and his success in ending the Hundred years' War. But he also presided over the gradual employment of numerous bourgeois jurists and merchants paving the road for the shift from charismatic to bureaucratic leadership.
The Arts in France under Charles VII (1422-1461)
New exhibition at the Musée de Cluny this spring focus on the artists and forms og art in France during the reign of Charles VII
Imperial Clothes from the eleventh century in Bamberg
The 11th century Imperial Robes in Bamberg are some of the oldest preserved royal garments. They form a unique ensemble from the 11th century. New research project aims to get a better understanding of their original design and outlook.
The Enigmatic Majesty of Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg
Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg is one of the the most thrilling experiences in the Middle Vosges in Alsace, France
Jewish Cemeteries in Central Europe in the Middle Ages
Wherever Jews settled in Central Europe, their first initiative was to plan a cemetery. New research deals with the archaeological and folkloric evedence of these evocative places.
The Vosges in the Early Middle Ages, ca. 400 – 750
In the Early Middle Ages, the Vosges were regarded as a wilderness - by elites, poets and priests. However, the ideas about how to live in and utilise this wilderness were contested.
Is the Capercaille Next on the Extinction List in Europe?
Since 1985 the number of European Capercailles in Middle Bavarian Alps have been reduced. This has happened despite a general hunting prohibition since 1973. New research points to the influence of climate changes, but also the impact of outdoor tourism
Light on the Medieval Green Revolution from an Ecosystem Perspective
Following the footsteps of the Arabs in the 7th century Mediterranean, a Green Revolution took place, introducing new crops, irrigation techniques, and an innovative agrarian system. A new research project aims to broaden the perspective and explore the agrarian consequences from a broader ecosystemic viewpoint.
Medieval Books August 2023
A selection of new books on medieval history published in August 2023
Rewilding is the Best Future for Europe’s Abandoned Farmland
What is best when considering Europe's abandoned farmland? Should it be returned to more extensive - traditional and even Medieval - ways of sylvo-pastoral forms of cultivation? Or should it be rewilded with large grazers? Or left to its own devices?
2023 July New Books about Medieval History
New Books out in July 2023 offers a New History of the Middle Ages, several books focusing on crusaders and an important introduction to medieval money-making