The lost medieval home of the Lords of the Isles has been reconstructed virtually by experts at the University of St Andrews.
Category: Medieval Histories
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Medievalists and Heritage Specialists Caution Against Rushing to Rebuild Notre-Dame
The fire had not been extinguished, when President Macron announced his will to have Notre-Dame rebuilt inside five years. Medievalists are concerned.
Notre-Dame de Paris
Last night an incendiary firestorm swept through the roof of the cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris. What is the history of this iconic building? And how do we move on?
The Percy Hours and Percy Psalter from the 13th Century
About 200 years ago, a London book-dealer split in two a liturgical handbook from the late 13thcentury. While the Percy Psalter ended up in the British Library, the Percy Hours remained in a private collection. Now reunited, the beautiful manuscript will be displayed later this year.
The Lombard Haggadah from the 14th Century
The Lombard Haggadah has been preserved in a private collection for more than hundred years. Recently put up for sale, there is this upcoming week a unique possibility for New Yorkers to enjoy the Gothic manuscript.
The Northern Way
The Northern Way is a research project exploring the political Role of Archbishops of York from 1304–1405
Merovingian and Carolingian Quedlinburg
Quedlinburg is mentioned for the first time in 923, when Henry I confirms a donation to the Bishop of Würzburg. However, the story reaches back into the Early Middle Ages.
Viking Kings and Queens – what did they look like?
A new project by designer Jim Lyngvild aims to visualise our Viking kings and queens. But what did they really look like?
Anniversary of Monumenta Germaniae Historica
MGH, the Monumenta Germaniae Historica, celebrates its 200-year anniversary in 2019
Medieval England and France, 700 – 1200
Since 2016 the national libraries in England and France have worked together to create a digitised collection of their medieval manuscripts from England and France between 700-1200.
Medieval St. Paul’s Cathedral Destroyed in the Great Fire Reconstructed in VR
What would it have been like to enter St. Paul’s in the 17th century and hear John Donne preach to his congregation? A new project aims to reconstruct the medieval Cathedral in Virtual Reality to let visitors up close to the famous poet and preacher and hear his words and sermons sing out once more.
Laxton – the Last Medieval village and home of Robin Hood
Among medieval historians, Laxton in Nottinghamshire is famous. As the last Open Field Village it offers a unique showcase of what England once looked like.
The Norse World Database Launched
Norse World is a new database is a digital resource which will make it easier for researchers to study perceptions of the surrounding world in medieval Scandinavian literature.
Well-dressed in the Viking Age
What did Viking clothes and outfits look like? A large grant supports archaeologists and textile researchers exploring and recreating authentic textiles and dresses
Cherven Towns – a Medieval Polish Settlement from the 10th century.
Cherven Towns was a fortified settlement located on the frontier between Lesser Poland and Rus (Ruthenia). Fought over since at least the late 10thcentury, archaeological explorations of the region was hampered by the two world wars. Only recently a more scientific exploration has been undertaken.
Seven Medieval Sites added to the UNESCO World Heritage List
The World Heritage Committee of UNESCO recently added seven more medieval sites to its World Heritage List. Of special interest are the nomination of Danevirke and Haithabu (Hedeby), The Cathedral of Naumburg, and the Caliphate city of Medina Azahara.