How the fall of Constantinople in 1453 shaped trauma, myth, Orthodox memory, and the end of the Byzantine Empire.

When the Black Death swept through Europe, priests were among those who paid the highest price. Risking their lives to comfort the dying, they stood on the front lines of faith against the deadliest…

From apprentices in the street to princes at court, fencing was widespread in late medieval and early modern England. This course explores the fascinating careers and martial arts of those who…

Exploring the theories that support and deny Cathar influence within the troubadours’ compositions.

William de Mandeville was more than just an ambitious noble; he was a trusted confidant, skilled diplomat, and key player in the turbulent court of Henry II. His rise to power through loyalty,…

A 1335 trial in Giaveno reveals the flaws of the medieval Inquisition—fragmentation, community resistance, and gender bias—that allowed heresy to endure despite brutal methods.

Explore the fascinating occurrences of demonic possession and exorcism in medieval Christian Europe through vivid accounts of how medieval people and communities experienced and understood evil,…

This book examines the emergence of Brittany in the Early Middle Ages, focusing on a period when the Carolingian Empire was disintegrating and the region faced increasing Viking attacks.

Archaeologists in Tuscany have uncovered ten early medieval burials at Rusellae, offering new evidence about the city during the Lombard period.

A guide to 30 medieval empires from across Europe, Africa and Asia, looking at their rise, expansion, greatest extent and eventual decline.

Get an inside look at the British Museum’s Bayeux Tapestry exhibition, including how the famous medieval embroidery is displayed, what you’ll see and what to expect.

In this medieval book club we’ll tackle all the intricacies of the ultimate example of Old Icelandic literature and one of the world’s greatest prose works written in the 13th century but set in the…

From apprentices in the street to princes at court, fencing was widespread in late medieval and early modern England. This course explores the fascinating careers and martial arts of those who…

Early medieval Arab silver coins discovered in northern Poland may shed new light on trade routes connected with the Viking-Age settlement of Truso.

A pregnant woman in medieval London dreams of a log of wood and a slab of marble. What does it mean?

In the 10th century, the wealthiest and most dazzling centre of Europe was Madinat al-Zahra, the Radiant City, built as the capital of the Caliphate of Córdoba. This volume brings together fifteen…

The month of October from the medieval manuscript Très Riches Heures de Jean de Berry • Millions of unique designs by independent artists. Find your thing.

This biography of the Prophet Muhammad, dating from the mid-eighth century, was long thought to be mostly lost. However, in 2021, a manuscript containing about two-thirds of the work was discovered,…

Modern-day media typically presents Templar Knights as hate-filled fanatics, frothing with rage, and charging recklessly into combat. This is certainly the impression given by many contemporary books…

While Gregory’s influence is well known, the role of several powerful queens in promoting Catholic Christianity during his time is a fascinating but often overlooked aspect of this period.

Discover the earliest known use of the F-word, found in a medieval English court record from 1310, and other early examples of the notorious word.

Discover 20 pieces of medieval wisdom from ninth-century scholar al-Rayḥānī, offering timeless advice on friendship, ambition, learning and life.

A medieval king turned to trial by combat and fire to decide a religious dispute in Spain — one of the strangest episodes of the Middle Ages.

This course examines the emergence of writing in historical German, various cultures of monastic textual and literary production, and the religious and political circumstances that shaped Old High…

Take our quiz of 20 medieval riddles by the monk Claret and test your wits against these centuries-old puzzles.

Learn about the Middle Ages from Medievalists.net, including weekly episodes of The Medieval Podcast. If you like what we do at Medievalists.net, please consider supporting us on Patreon at…

It is not too difficult to come across teachers talking about how bad their students are. However, even in medieval times there was a lot to complain about when it came to student performance.

A new look at the armour of the Bayeux Tapestry explores the medieval broigne, its construction, archaeological evidence and role in Norman warfare.

Glasgow Cathedral’s 15th-century medieval spire will be partially dismantled and rebuilt during a major three-year conservation project.

Archaeologists excavating the medieval city of Kesken-Kuyuk in Kazakhstan have uncovered new structures, altar sites and evidence of rebuilding.

Five simple medieval do-it-yourself projects you can try out to impress your friends

Discover how Carolingian soldiers learned the art of war, from feigned retreats to sword drills. A surviving manual and eyewitness accounts shed light on military training in the Early Middle Ages.

An ongoing monthly medieval fiction writing community designed to help aspiring and published authors hone their craft with historical background, writing themes, peer-review exercises, and writing…

Explore how Christianity confronted magic in the late Roman Empire, from Constantine’s laws against sorcery to Augustine’s ideas about superstition.

Florence and its allies faced the forces of Arezzo in one of the most important battles of medieval Tuscany. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly discuss the Battle of Campaldino and the…

A conversation with Naomi Pitamber about the art and architecture of the empire of Nicaea (Nikaia), the Roman state that emerged in Asia Minor after the disaster of 1204. This art is often overlooked…

A fourteenth-century fresco in Florence's Basilica of Santa Maria Novella has returned to public view after restoration, revealing new details of the medieval devotional image.

Emperor Justinian, ruler of the Byzantine Empire, depicted in a mosaic at Basilica San Vitale in Ravenna

The archaeologists were overjoyed when the grave and thus the church were finally confirmed on the second-to-last day of the excavation. In the middle is Christian Edelfelt Koch Madsen. Photo: Ellen…

A rare 12th-century manuscript linked to St. Francis of Assisi goes on display at the Walters Art Museum, marking 800 years since his death.

Researchers in Denmark are studying how Viking ships and other ancient wooden vessels can be preserved while reducing the energy needed for museum climate control.

Three skeletons long thought to be prehistoric have been radiocarbon dated to the 14th and 15th centuries, revealing medieval reuse of Italy’s Grotta Romanelli

What songs did medieval children grow up with? From soothing lullabies sung by mothers to the first lessons at cathedral song schools, music was an essential part of childhood in the Middle Ages.

A French crusader’s tomb in New York reveals a surprising secret — a carved Chinese sword. Discover how this rare weapon reached the d’Aluye knight and what it reveals about medieval global…

The development and challenges of the Christian faith and other religious discourses in medieval Europe over 700 years. Explore cults and beliefs, including heretical movements, persecutions and the…

Archaeologists on Norway’s Selja island have discovered a substantial building that could reveal more about life beyond its medieval monastery walls.