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
Category: Medieval News
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.
St. Eric of Sweden – A study of the Bones in his Reliquary
Eric the I of Sweden (c. 1125 - 1160) was a stout man, used to fighting and a great fan of a diet of diet of fresh-water fish. It appears, also, the legend of his death speaks the truth
The Ship Burial at Ladby
Curiously enough, Vikings in Denmark were buried in so-called ships-settings, stone-ships created in the landscape to mark out the their graves. Only one viking has ever been found in his ship: the Viking from Ladby.
Christ from Aunslev – Denmark’s Oldest Crucifix
Around 900 - 920 a Danish Viking woman lost a crucifix. The pendant - Christ from Aunslev - may witness to an early presence of Christianity in Denmark
Cows, Calves and Vellum at Bede’s World – then and now
March the Council in Tyne and Wear announced a solution had been found to save Bede's world. The question though is: which world? what solution?