Latest Contributing Articles
Nov 7, 2009
Jousting: A Brief History of Medieval Tournaments
In: Medieval History (general)
By: Lynda Osborne
Nov 6, 2009
The Council of Constance and Jan Hus: When Secular Support is What Lies Between Life and Death
In: Late Middle Ages
By: David Tubbs
Nov 5, 2009
Medieval Animal Trials: Animal Crime and Punishment in the Middle Ages – the Church Courts
In: Medieval History (general)
By: ananda braxton-smith
Nov 2, 2009
How to Find Medieval Primary Sources: Finding Documents for a Distant Time Period
In: Medieval History (general)
By: David Tubbs
Oct 29, 2009
Fugitives in Medieval England: On the Run in the Middle Ages
In: Medieval History (general)
By: John Izzard
Oct 28, 2009
Commoners of Medieval Europe: Ranks of the Gentry and Peasantry
In: Medieval History (general)
By: Loni Perry
Oct 27, 2009
Noble Medieval Class Structure: Differences between Noble Titles
In: Medieval History (general)
By: Loni Perry
Oct 23, 2009
Royal Medieval Class Structure: Differences Between Royal Titles
In: Medieval History (general)
By: Loni Perry
Oct 21, 2009
Poisoned Pen Manuscripts and Red Ink: Heavy Metal Contaminated the Illuminated Incunabulum
In: Medieval History (general)
By: Diane Evans
Oct 20, 2009
Medieval Outlaws: The Basis of the Robin Hood Story in the Middle Ages
In: Medieval History (general)
By: John Izzard
Oct 19, 2009
A Brief History of Gothic Architecture: The Style of Chartres, Salisbury, Notre Dame, and Milan Cathedrals
In: Medieval History (general)
By: Lorraine Syratt
Oct 10, 2009
The Life of William Marshal: The Story of England’s Greatest Medieval Knight
In: Medieval History (general)
By: Allison Isom
Sep 30, 2009
Gothic Cathedrals in Medieval Societies: The Cathedral Served Many Purposes in the High Middle Ages
In: High Middle Ages
By: Michael Streich
Sep 29, 2009
Fashion and Dress in the Middle Ages: What People Wore in Medieval England
In: Medieval History (general)
By: Linnea Heinrichs
Sep 28, 2009
King Henry III 1216-1272: A Devout but Indecisive English King
In: High Middle Ages
By: John Izzard
Sep 27, 2009
Ethical Notions and Conceptions of Chivalry: Three Main Virtues and Characteristics of an Ideal Medieval Knight
In: Medieval History (general)
By: Arash Farzaneh
Sep 25, 2009
Life and Work in Medieval Monasteries: Copying Books at Monasteries
In: Early Middle Ages
By: Diane Evans
Sep 25, 2009
Pilgrimage the True Cross and an English Village: Holy Relic the Cause of Miracles and Murder
In: Medieval History (general)
By: Jane Finch
Sep 24, 2009
Halloween-Trick or Treat History in America: Origins and Variations of Trick or Treating in the US
In: Medieval History (general)
By: Elizabeth Harrington
Sep 24, 2009
Poetry and Politics in the Divine Comedy: Dante Uses King Manfred as his Mouthpiece in Purgatorio
In: High Middle Ages
By: Admassu Kebede
Sep 23, 2009
The Destruction of the Knights Templar: The Guilty French King and the Scapegoat Pope
In: Late Middle Ages
By: David Tubbs
Sep 20, 2009
Belligerent French Nobility of the 11th Century: Early Forms of Noble Knighthood and Chivalry in Medieval France
In: Medieval History (general)
By: Arash Farzaneh
Sep 17, 2009
The Battle of Evesham, 4 August 1265: A Medieval Battle to Restore a King to his Throne
In: High Middle Ages
By: John Izzard
Sep 11, 2009
Marie d' Oignies, Mother of the Beguine Movement: A Medieval Women’s Movement Threatened the Vatican
In: High Middle Ages
By: Sylvie Nantais
Sep 8, 2009
The Battle of Lewes, 14 May 1264: A Medieval Battle to Curb a King’s Power
In: High Middle Ages
By: John Izzard
Aug 23, 2009
The War of the Disinherited, 1266-67: A Lingering Civil Conflict between King and Barons in the 1300s
In: High Middle Ages
By: David Pilling
Aug 20, 2009
The Foundation of Hertford 912-913AD: The Founding and Early History of a Region of England
In: Early Middle Ages
By: David Pilling
Aug 13, 2009
Church And State In The Early Middle Ages: The Efforts of Crown and Cross To Control Society
In: Early Middle Ages
By: Nate Breidenbaugh
Aug 11, 2009
The Black Prince: Edward of Woodstock, a Celebrated Medieval Knight
In: Late Middle Ages
By: John Izzard
Aug 5, 2009
Pevensey Castle, East Sussex: A Roman Fort and Medieval Fortress
In: Medieval History (general)
By: John Izzard
Jul 28, 2009
On the Evolution of Movable Type: From Block Books to Cast Lead
In: Medieval History (general)
By: Nicole Silvester
Jul 28, 2009
Nazism and the Fedual System: A Comparison on the Nazi Style of Government and Medieval Feudalism
In: Medieval History (general)
By: George Julian
Jul 27, 2009
Marie de France: One of the Only Secular Female Authors of the Middle Ages
In: High Middle Ages
By: Elyse Levesque
Jul 25, 2009
Lord of the Manor: The Feudal Estate in the Middle Ages
In: Medieval History (general)
By: John Izzard
Jul 23, 2009
Medieval Roads: Travelling by Land in Medieval England
In: Medieval History (general)
By: John Izzard
Jul 18, 2009
Battle of Verneuil 1424: A Second Agincourt
In: Late Middle Ages
By: John Izzard
Jul 14, 2009
Simon De Montfort: A Thirteenth-Century Knight, Idealist, and Reformer
In: High Middle Ages
By: John Izzard
Jul 14, 2009
Celtic and Roman Church in Medieval Scotland: Celtic and Roman Christianity Supporting Scottish Independence
In: Medieval History (general)
By: Victoria Turton
Jun 16, 2009
Medieval Religious Art as Education: The Symbols of Bible and Church History Reinforced Faith
In: Medieval History (general)
By: Michael Streich
Jun 12, 2009
The Magna Carta: England's First Written Constitution
In: High Middle Ages
By: Carolyn M Cash
Jun 10, 2009
The Provisions of Oxford: Simon de Monfort's Reforms
In: High Middle Ages
By: Carolyn M Cash
Jun 8, 2009
Monasticism in Early Christianity: The Evolution of Hermit Spirituality to the Rule of St. Benedict
In: Early Middle Ages
By: Michael Streich
Jun 6, 2009
Don Quixote and Medieval Society: The Book-Burning Scene
In: Medieval History (general)
By: James Jackson
Jun 6, 2009
The Troubadours and the Rhetoric of the Crusades: How rhetoric reflected their thoughts on the later Crusades
In: Medieval History (general)
By: James Jackson
Jun 6, 2009
The Decline of the Medieval Knight: How Gunpowder Weaponry Rendered the Knight Obsolete in Battle
In: Late Middle Ages
By: James Jackson
Jun 2, 2009
Castle Defenses in Medieval Europe: Layers of Strong Walls Ensured the Ability to Withstand Sieges
In: Medieval History (general)
By: Michael Streich
Jun 1, 2009
The Avignon Papacy: Babylonian Captivity of the Church 1309 - 1377
In: Late Middle Ages
By: Michael Streich
May 29, 2009
The Impact of Gunpowder on Late Medieval Castles: How Cannons Influenced the Complete Re-Design of European Fortresses
In: Medieval History (general)
By: James Jackson
May 29, 2009
Dhuoda of Septimania's Liber Manualis: Women in the Middle Ages
In: Medieval History (general)
By: Robert Marcell
May 27, 2009
The Inauguration of Scotland's Kings: Scottish Kingship from Pagan beginnings to the 14th century
In: Medieval History (general)
By: Victoria Turton
May 27, 2009
A History of Rievaulx Abbey: The Rise and Fall of a Cistercian House in England
In: Medieval History (general)
By: Victoria Turton
May 15, 2009
A History of Helmsley Castle: From Medieval Castle to Tudor Manor
In: Medieval History (general)
By: Victoria Turton
May 13, 2009
Natural Magic And Modern Science: Magic’s Role in the Development of Contemporary Scientific Theory
In: Late Middle Ages
By: Jessica Sprunt
May 12, 2009
Crusade Against the Cathars: Heretical Beliefs in Dualism Challenge Catholic Orthodoxy
In: High Middle Ages
By: Michael Streich
May 3, 2009
Martin Luther's Doctrinal Break With the Church: Luther's Reformation
In: Late Middle Ages
By: Andrew Meeres
May 2, 2009
The Peace and Truce of God: The Church Attempts to Regulate the Behavior of Medieval Noblemen
In: Medieval History (general)
By: Nate Breidenbaugh
Apr 27, 2009
A Knight's Armour: Defense for the Man at Arms
In: Medieval History (general)
By: Andrew Meeres
Apr 27, 2009
Becoming a Knight: Acheiving the Order of Knighthood
In: Medieval History (general)
By: Andrew Meeres
Apr 26, 2009
The Bible in the Middle Ages: Restrictions on its Use
In: Medieval History (general)
By: Barry Vale
Apr 19, 2009
Cluny and the 10th Century Reform Movement: Benedictine Monasteries Confront Early Medieval Corruption
In: Early Middle Ages
By: Michael Streich
Apr 19, 2009
The English Conquest Of Wales: King Edward I Asserts Dominance over the Welsh Prince Llewelyn
In: High Middle Ages
By: Nate Breidenbaugh
Apr 18, 2009
Charlemagne's Empire as a Renaissance: Strong and Devout Leadership Created Enduring Institutions
In: Early Middle Ages
By: Michael Streich
Mar 30, 2009
John Wycliffe and the English Catholic Church: Lollard Influences on the Ministry of Jan Huss in Bohemia
In: Late Middle Ages
By: Michael Streich
Mar 29, 2009
Hanseatic League Dominance in Northern Germany: Trade Monopolies and Merchant Associations in Early Modern Europe
In: Late Middle Ages
By: Michael Streich
Mar 22, 2009
The Ideals of Chivalry and Courtly Love: Medieval Europe and the Emergence of the Chivalric Code
In: Medieval History (general)
By: Sara Dustin
Mar 21, 2009
El Cid Campeador: The Champion of Spain
In: Early Middle Ages
By: Grant Sebastian Nell
Mar 21, 2009
Food in Medieval Times: What People Ate in the Middle Ages
In: Medieval History (general)
By: Linnea Heinrichs
Mar 19, 2009
Chivalry in the Middle Ages: The Making of a Knight and the Impact of Chivalry on Society
In: Medieval History (general)
By: Grant Sebastian Nell
Mar 17, 2009
Crime and Punishment in Early Medieval Cities: The Development of Town Law Ensured Security and Grew a Middle Class
In: High Middle Ages
By: Michael Streich
Mar 17, 2009
A History of Knights: Knighthood From the 11th to the 16th Century
In: Medieval History (general)
By: Deanna Proach
Mar 16, 2009
The Black Death in 14th Century Europe: Danse Macabe and the Results of Bubonic Plague
In: Late Middle Ages
By: Michael Streich
Mar 11, 2009
Myths, Facts and Stories of St. Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland, Snakes and the Devil Only Met in Stories
In: Medieval History (general)
By: Heidi Toth
Mar 10, 2009
The Mongols and Plague: Spreading the Black Death
In: Early Middle Ages
By: Rebecca Hersh
Mar 10, 2009
The Byzantines and Venetians: A Historical Moment in Review
In: Byzantine Studies
By: Rebecca Hersh
Mar 10, 2009
Purgatory in the Middle Ages: How the Afterlife was Connected to Penance and Confession
In: High Middle Ages
By: Michael Streich
Mar 9, 2009
Relics in Early Church History: The Veneration of Saints and Martyrs by Medieval Christians
In: Early Middle Ages
By: Michael Streich
Feb 10, 2009
The Teutonic Knights: A Knightly Order of the 12th Century
In: High Middle Ages
By: Andrew Meeres
Feb 10, 2009
The History of St. Valentine's Day: Martyred Catholic Priest the Real Meaning of the Holiday
In: Medieval History (general)
By: Heidi Toth
Jan 30, 2009
Cannibalism in Pre Modern Europe: Motives and Explanations For Abnormal Human Behavior
In: Late Middle Ages
By: Michael Streich
Jan 27, 2009
The Black Plague: 14th Century Rat-born Plague Spread Death and Chaos
In: Medieval History (general)
By: Terry Long
Jan 24, 2009
Tomas de Torquemada: The grand Inquisitor of the Inquisition in Spain
In: Late Middle Ages
By: Deanna Proach
Jan 21, 2009
Aftermath of the Byzantine Empire: A Thousand Years Of Byzantium
In: Byzantine Studies
By: Barry Vale
Jan 21, 2009
The Spanish Inquisition: Reasons for the Inquisition
In: Late Middle Ages
By: Deanna Proach
Jan 7, 2009
Louis IX: The Saintly King of France
In: High Middle Ages
By: Deanna Proach
Dec 22, 2008
Vlad 'The Impaler': The Origin of Dracula
In: Medieval History (general)
By: Raechel Gleeson
Dec 21, 2008
Origin of the Medieval Knight: The Concept of Armored Horsemen Originated in the East
In: Byzantine Studies
By: Joseph McGowan
Dec 21, 2008
Epiphany Ends Christmas Season: On the Twelfth Day of Christmas, the Three Kings Bring Gifts
In: Medieval History (general)
By: Linda McDonnell
Dec 17, 2008
The Romance of Abelard and Heloise: A Medieval Love Tragedy
In: High Middle Ages
By: Robert Marcell
Dec 16, 2008
Superstition and Magic in Medieval Europe: Primitive Traditions Have Survived Into the 21st Century
In: Medieval History (general)
By: Michael Streich
Dec 15, 2008
Joan of Arc: The Maid of Orleans
In: Late Middle Ages
By: Deanna Proach
Dec 14, 2008
The First Crusade Proclaimed by Pope Urban II: Council of Clermont Issues Pleas to Save Jerusalem From the Muslims
In: Medieval History (general)
By: Michael Streich
Dec 12, 2008
The Coronation of Edward II: A Monumental Blunder?
In: Late Middle Ages
By: Carolyn M Cash
Dec 11, 2008
Medieval Knights and Tournaments: Jousting in the Middle Ages Mimicked Medieval Warfare
In: Medieval History (general)
By: Linnea Heinrichs
Dec 10, 2008
Elizabeth Wydville Queen-Dowager: Henry VII's Mother-in-law
In: Late Middle Ages
By: Carolyn M Cash
Dec 10, 2008
Elizabeth Wydville and Richard III: Dame Grey, lately calling herself the Queen of England
In: Late Middle Ages
By: Carolyn M Cash
Dec 8, 2008
Early Frankish History in Europe: Dark-Age Europe, The Frankish Tribes, the Merovingian Kingdom
In: Early Middle Ages
By: Miles Burk
Dec 2, 2008
Inquisitions of the Middle Ages: The Church's hunt for heretics and witches throughout Europe
In: Medieval History (general)
By: Jenny Ashford
Nov 22, 2008
English Medieval Castles: Fortified Dwellings in the Middle Ages
In: High Middle Ages
By: Alistair Murphy
Nov 19, 2008
Chinon Parchment and the Templars: A Document Has Been Found To Exonerate the Knights of Heresy
In: Medieval History (general)
By: Aimi Persand
Nov 19, 2008
The Wealth of the Knights Templar: They were Relic Hunters and Formed Their own Banking System
In: Medieval History (general)
By: Aimi Persand
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