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Fixing the Liturgy with CJ Jones - The Medieval Podcast, Episode 272 - Medievalists.net
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This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with CJ Jones about Dominican nuns, their theological sophistication, and how left their own unique mark on the Middle Ages.
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New Medieval Books: The Life and Miracles of Saint Godric, Hermit of Finchale - Medievalists.net
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A new addition to the Oxford Medieval Texts series, The Life and Miracles of Saint Godric, Hermit of Finchale is a twelfth-century hagiographic account of a hermit who lived in northern England.
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Medieval Manuscripts: The Book of Hours of Lorenzo de’ Medici - Medievalists.net
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When his beloved daughter told him she would get married, Lorenzo de’ Medici, the greatest patron of Italian Renaissance culture, did not want to disappoint her. As a wedding gift, he commissioned a splendid manuscript as small as a postcard and as valuable as a jewel.
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Archaeologists Uncover Medieval Farm in Germany - Medievalists.net
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Archaeologists in Germany have uncovered the remains of a medieval farm complex in the town of Greven-Gimbte, dating back to the 11th to 13th centuries.
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New Medieval Books: The Latin Continuation of William of Tyre - Medievalists.net
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As part of the Crusade Texts in Translation series, this account chronicles events in the Near East from 1184 through the conclusion of the Third Crusade. Written by an anonymous author reflecting on these events, the text explores the reasons behind the crusaders’ failure to achieve their goals.
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Medieval Predictions for Your Year Ahead - Medievalists.net
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It’s the start of a new year, and you’re wondering what lies ahead. In medieval Italy, a 14th-century merchant created a unique guide to predict the fortunes of the year based on the day January 1st fell. These predictions span weather, agriculture, health, and even political events—offering a...
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How Robert the Bruce Secured the Scottish Throne - Medievalists.net
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Discover how Robert the Bruce transformed his victory at Bannockburn into lasting dominance over Scotland. Learn how strategic alliances, land redistribution, and continued warfare helped him secure the Scottish throne and solidify his dynasty's future.
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Images of Medieval Astrology: The Liber astrologiae - Medievalists.net
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An excerpt from Kristen Lippincott's introduction to Liber astrologiae (Abū Maʿshar Treatise), a 14th-century manuscript and its beautiful medieval imagery.
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This book profiles seven bishops from the reign of Alfonso VIII, King of Castile from 1158 to 1214. It examines their careers and what role they functioned in the Castilian government.
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The Vikings and their Filed Teeth
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Were the Vikings really filing their own teeth and why?
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Medieval tower at Corfe Castle reopened to public after 378 years - Medievalists.net
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For the first time in nearly four centuries, visitors can now access a medieval tower at Corfe Castle, a historic site in Dorset, England. The King’s Tower, originally built around 1107 for King Henry I, has reopened to the public with a special viewing platform designed to offer a glimpse into...
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New Discoveries About Viking Ship Burial in Norway - Medievalists.net
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Archaeologists investigating the Viking ship grave at Myklebust in Nordfjordeid have unveiled remarkable new findings, offering fresh insights into one of Norway’s most significant burial mounds. The research suggests it might be the largest Viking ship ever found.
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The Destruction of Medieval Manuscripts - Medievalists.net
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Thousands of medieval manuscripts have been destroyed across history: here are some of the reasons why.
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Harald Hardrada: In Service to the Byzantine Empire - Medievalists.net
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In 1034, Harald, still young but freshly blooded in war, was knocking upon the gates of an empire whose foundations were sunk into a wholly different political and conceptual landscape.
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Fighting in a Mine: Was it the Ultimate Deed of Arms? - Medievalists.net
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The dark and confined space of a medieval mine was not a place where you wanted to fight a battle. Yet, doing so carried a special significance for knights and men-at-arms.
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Four Medieval Online Courses Coming in January - Medievalists.net
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Dive into the captivating world of the Middle Ages this January with a series of online courses designed for curious minds. From Vikings to Magic and Relics to Crusades, these classes offer a unique opportunity to explore the era’s rich legacy from the comfort of your home.
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New Medieval Books: Medieval Literature: An Introduction to Type-Scenes - Medievalists.net
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In medieval literature, one can find many scene types—familiar moments or sequences in a story, much like tropes. This book explores over thirty of these, such as acquiring a magic ring, the hero obtaining their weapon, or encountering a wise woman.
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Battle, Betrayal, and Balliol: The Struggle for Scotland and the Battle of Annan - Medievalists.net
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In the chaos of 14th-century Scotland, a band of exiled nobles known as the Disinherited rose against the odds, claiming a shocking victory at Dupplin Moor and crowning their leader, Edward Balliol, as king. But triumph soon turned to tragedy, as betrayal and a deadly December ambush unraveled...
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The Perils of the Sea: A Tenth-Century Shipwreck Tale - Medievalists.net
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What would you do if your life depended on surviving a tempestuous sea? For mariners of the Middle Ages, shipwrecks were not just…
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Medieval Representation: England’s Parliament - Medievalists.net
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Democracy has many roots, some of which are medieval.
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Remarkable moments in medieval tournaments and jousting
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Tournaments and jousts were often international gatherings where diplomacy, dramatic re-enactments and fighting all came together. Here we will look at some remarkable examples of these medieval deeds of arms.
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What was the biggest health problem of the Middle Ages? - Medievalists.net
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The bubonic plague is often considered the greatest threat to human health during the Middle Ages. But a new study suggests that medieval people had several bigger health problems, ones that caused far more deaths than the plague.
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Trading Natures: Green-Worlds Along the Medieval Silk Road - Medievalists.net
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Paper give at the Macrohistorical Dynamics in Eurasia Conference
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William Caxton: The First Printer of English Literature - Medievalists.net
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Caxton became the first person to print books in English for popular consumption, and in so doing, he shaped the nature of English popular literature for years to come.
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Did the Templars Have a Secret Treasure? - Medievalists.net
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Then as now, when people mentioned the Templars, their minds often turned to the prospect of treasure. And it was only a short step from the idea of treasure to the sins of greed and avarice.
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Fierce desert tribesmen, united by a sectarian missionary, emerged in Eastern Arabia in the 9th century. Under the leadership of this warlord missionary, they established a powerful predatory polity in Bahrayn that would terrorize the neighboring regions for 150 years.
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Can scholars and clerics be manly?, with Maroula Perisanidi - Medievalists.net
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A conversation with Maroula Perisanidi about the distinctive kind of masculinity that was fashioned by scholars and priests in the eleventh and twelfth centuries, the challenges and deficits that it faced, and the masculine capital that men in those occupations tried to amass and then spend.
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When medieval tournaments go wrong! - Medievalists.net
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When tragedy struck a tournament, the participants and the audience paused to reflect on whether this dangerous game was worth it. At least some of them did.
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Knattleikr: The Politics of the Viking Sport - Medievalists.net
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A popular sport in the Viking Age, knattleikr could often be more than just a game.
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10 Medieval Insults - Medievalists.net
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Medieval insults reveal a fascinating glimpse into the sharp wit and social dynamics of the Middle Ages.
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In Search of The Once and Future King: Attack of the Prequels
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As far as Arthurian literature was concerned, the fourteenth century was a time of spinoffs and magic, of original characters and adventure; and the greatest of these tales was Perceforest.
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Searching for hidden medieval stories from the island of the Sagas - Medievalists.net
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Hidden and forgotten traces of Iceland’s history can be found in medieval, reused parchments.
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2024: The Medieval Year in Review - Medievalists.net
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2024 has been another wild ride in politics and medieval studies. This week, continuing tradition, Danièle speaks with Peter Konieczny from Medievalists.net about what’s been happening in the world and in the field this year.
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How Thomas Aquinas Influenced Economic Theory and Practice - Medievalists.net
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Views on just prices and marketplace behavior from a thirteenth-century saint.
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10 Open Access Books about the Middle Ages you can Read for Free - Medievalists.net
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Here are ten books published in 2024 that medievalists will enjoy and are free to download and read.
on Dec 26
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Medieval Cathedral Transformed with Stunning New Lighting - Medievalists.net
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A medieval Italian masterpiece, the Cathedral of Monreale, has undergone a dramatic transformation, unveiling a remarkable new look thanks to an advanced lighting renovation.
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The Clogs of Christmas: A 12th-Century Legend - Medievalists.net
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Originating from the popular tales of the 12th century, The Clogs of Christmas is a touching story of simplicity and faith, portraying how a poor boy's kindness is rewarded on the Holy Night of Christmas.
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Festivals in a Medieval English Village - Medievalists.net
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What were the celebrations held in a typical medieval village? Evidence for this can be hard to find, but one article focusing on the villages of Berkshire, England, offers us some clues into the local festivals that were held there in the Middle Ages
on Dec 25
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The Medieval Tradition of the Christmas Tree: Origins, Symbols, and Paradoxes - Medievalists.net
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The Christmas tree, now a ubiquitous feature of festive celebrations, has roots in both pagan and Christian traditions.
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The Scourges of the Desert: The Triumph and Fall of the Qaramita of Bahrayn - Medievalists.net
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In the second part of this look at the Qaramita, it is revealed how they challenged both the Abbasids and Fatimids before ultimately disappearing in the eleventh century.
on Dec 24
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Medieval Staircase Unearthed at Sparrenburg Castle in Germany - Medievalists.net
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Archaeological work at Sparrenburg Castle, located in western Germany, has revealed a staircase descending deep into a medieval moat.
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Scheherazade, the heroine of The Tales of the 1001 Nights, saved her world through stories.
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New Medieval Books: On Niccolò Machiavelli - Medievalists.net
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An introduction to the life and writings of Niccolò Machiavelli. The book aims to to explain how this medieval Italian writer conveyed his political ideas and the links between his works that others have often missed.
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New Medieval Books: Knights, Ladies and Pigs - Medievalists.net
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Five new publications about the Middle Ages - which one would you read?
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50 Viking Skeletons Discovered in Denmark - Medievalists.net
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Archaeologists from Museum Odense have uncovered over 50 remarkably well-preserved Viking skeletons in Åsum, a village in southern Denmark
on Dec 22
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The Ancient Origins of Christmas Magic - Medievalists.net
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From magi to holly - a look at the magical aspects of Christmas celebrations.
on Dec 22
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Medieval Jobs That Disappeared - Medievalists.net
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If you go back to the Middle Ages, you’ll find numerous professions—some requiring skill and learning, others chosen out of desperation—that have since vanished.
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The Morgan Picture Bible is more than a mid-13th-century masterpiece of art; it is a vivid and, at times, exaggerated lens into how medieval nobles envisioned warfare.
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