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 News
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?
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
Doctoral Dissertation Prize 2017
Every other year the German Mediävistenverband avards a prize of € 2000 for a brilliant dissertation. Topics may be freely selected
Warming up for the Battle of Hastings 1066 – 2016
Hastings is warming up for the anniversary of the Battle of Hastings 1066 - 2016 with reenactments, an artsy festival and a new exhibition
Demise of independent publishers catering for medievalists? Not yet!
The last year has witnessed a multitude of upheavals in the medieval publishing business. News tells us the consolidation of the large players has not come to an end yet
Martin Luther’s Latrine
Mick Aston Photographic competition 2016 for archaeologists has as its theme “religion”. Perhaps inspiration may be had at the bottom of Martin Luther's latrine
Fascinating Medieval Frescos in the Cathedral of Poitiers
After several years of restoration, the colourful frescoes in the Cathedral of Saint-Pierre in Poitiers have been unveiled in all their splendid charm
Vikings and the World-Tree Project
The World-Tree Project – and interactive Digital Archive for the Teaching and Study of the Vikings have gone live. Explore the new website…
Medieval Political Satire and Sexual Innuendo
1516 Ferdinand II of Aragon died after imbibing an ugly stew of bull’s testicles and Spanish fly. Political satires, also Böhmernann's is rooted here
Mongol Horrors in Hungary 1241
In 1241 - 42 the Mongol invasions of Hungary caused widespread destruction Recently, a house filled with the charred remains of murdered victims plus a forgotten treasure reminds us of these horrors.
Rewriting History of Vikings in Newfoundland
Guided by ancient Norse sagas and modern satellite images, searchers claim to have discovered North America's second site of Vikings in Newfoundland
Charade Surrounding Return of Joan of Arc Ring
A contingent of French soldiers formed a guard of honour when the purported ring of Joan of Arc illegally returned to France
Vitae Dominae by Anima Keltia
Mélanie Bruniaux also known as Anima Keltia is a Celtic and Medieval music harpist. Her first record presents a pleasing repertoire.