Franciscan Women: Medieval & Beyond is a conference designed to frame a mutually enriching conversation between academic scholars and franciscan women of today
Category: Medieval Histories
‘Medieval Histories’ offers medievalists all the news about exhibitions, books, research, archaeology, travel-tips and much more from the Medieval World
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
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 Medieval Zebro
In the Early Middle Ages a peculiar animal named the zebro ran wild on the Iberian peninsula. Was it a zebra? A wild ass? A wild horse? Or a type of feral horse, which had run wild? New research re-opens the debate.
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
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
Poissy in Île-de-France
Poissy was the birthplace of Louis IX, who was sanctified as Saint Louis. The centre of his cult was at Poissy.
Royal Breviary of Saint Louis up for Sale
Classified as “National Treasure” in 2014, BnF is trying to raise the funds to buy the Royal Breviary of Saint Louis from Poissy
The Huns
Were the Huns sophisticated nomads ruling over a grand Steppe Empire? Or were they just one group of nomads amongst many, who happened to be at the right time and place to bleed the Roman Empire to death?
Barbarian Hordes and Pitiful People
Sometimes politicians comment upon the fugitive crisis in Europe 2015 by referring to the 'Barbarian Hordes' and the events in the 4th and 5th centuries. Does this make sense?
Medieval Archaeology on the Move
Next week 200 European Archaeologists are swarming into Glasgow for their yearly meeting. Medieval archaeologists have a significant presence, and organize a substantial part of the sessions. Mobility is on the agenda