Pskov is located 20 km from the border of Estonia. Likely, the listing of the churches and monasteries in the ancient principality of Pskov reflects the geo-political interests of Putin's Russia
Category: When History Matters
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.
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.
No more Icelandic or Old Norse at University of Copenhagen
From 2019, the University of Copenhagen will no longer offer courses for students in Old Danish, Norse, modern Icelandic, and Faroese. The reason is that the elective courses in Norse, as well as the other languages, have not been able to muster the required minimum of 30 students, set as a standard by the Chancellors office.
The Royal Drinking Horns of Norway
The National Museum in Denmark exhibit a fine collection of medieval drinking horns. Two of those are the so-called Royal Horns from Norway. Currently, Norwegians are trying to lobby for a return of at least one of the horns
Medieval Cod Wars 1415 – 2017
After 1400, marine fishing became one of the first global industries. Then as now huge political and economic interests were at stake; often leading to war
Sorrow and Fear in Coptic Egypt
Easter 2017, two blasts left 61 dead in Coptich Churches in Egypt. The history of the persecution of the Christian Copts reaches back to the 3rd century.
Donald Duck goes to Jelling
The Rune Stones at Jelling are in for a renewed scrutiny by Donald Duck and his bright nephews, when the search goes on for a unique Viking necklace.
Rebuilding or Restoring the spire of Saint-Denis
St. Denis in Northern Paris was the first Gothic cathedral. In 1846 its magnificent spire crumbled in a storm. Now, plans are underway to reconstruct it
Commemorating the Conquest of Granada 1492
This week the re-conquest of Granada in 1492 was once more celebrated in the streets while a squabble broke out among politicians, artists and historians about the (lack of) political correctness.
Medieval Bridgettine Treasure in Danger of Being Dispersed
In December 2015, the Munich Diocese decided to close the Bridgettine Abbey in Altomünster. The future fate of the priceless collections is unknown.
Enter the Medieval Clan
This week we have witnessed a shift in global politics difficult to come to terms with. One way is by imagining a post-liberal, clannish, medieval society.
Monastery of Santa María de Sigena
Nearly destroyed in 1936 during the Civil War, the murals from Santa María de Sigena are at the centre of a vicious fight between Catalonia and Aragon
Benedictine Basilica in Norcia Crumbles
In 2000 a group of monks returned to Norcia in Southern Umbria to live out their vocation in the birthplace of St. Benedict. This autumn it has all crumbled
From Conflict to Communion – Pope Francis visits Scandinavia
Pope Francis visits Lund, the Oldest Metropolis In Scandinavia and celebrates an ecumenical service together with Lutheran Scandinavia
Celebrating ‘Democratic’ Victory in Medieval Armour
Ramzan Kadyrov, dressed in medieval armour, celebrated the winnings of Putin by 98% at a medieval style party in Grozny in the Russian republic of Chechnya