Articles related to "Late Medieval"
Bibliography on medieval mysticism
While by no means exhaustive, this bibliography provides some interesting starting points for the study of late medieval mysticism, particularly in Germany and the Low Countries.
mysticism • suso • eckhart • mechtild • late medieval germany
While by no means exhaustive, this bibliography provides some interesting starting points for the study of late medieval mysticism, particularly in Germany and the Low Countries.
mysticism • suso • eckhart • mechtild • late medieval germany
Life and Times of Dante Alighieri
In order to understand Dante's masterpiece, we need to understand the context in which it was written, amongst the tumultuous politics of 14th century Florence.
divine comedy • dante • dante florentine politics • florence and the divine comedy • dante's politics
In order to understand Dante's masterpiece, we need to understand the context in which it was written, amongst the tumultuous politics of 14th century Florence.
divine comedy • dante • dante florentine politics • florence and the divine comedy • dante's politics
The Impact of Gunpowder on Late Medieval Castles
For centuries, castles stood as impenetrable fortresses; massive structures which took months, even years to conquer. Gunpowder reversed that in a matter of years.
gunpowder • cannons • late medieval castles • cannons and castles • cannons and fortresses
For centuries, castles stood as impenetrable fortresses; massive structures which took months, even years to conquer. Gunpowder reversed that in a matter of years.
gunpowder • cannons • late medieval castles • cannons and castles • cannons and fortresses
Anchorites and Anchoresses in the Middle Ages
This article delves into the types of anchorites and anchoresses in the medieval church and briefly discusses the life of Julian of Norwich
anchoress • anchorite • julian of norwich
This article delves into the types of anchorites and anchoresses in the medieval church and briefly discusses the life of Julian of Norwich
anchoress • anchorite • julian of norwich
Renaissance Paintings of Christ on the Cross
The Late Medieval period in Florence, Italy spawned numerous paintings of Crucifixes. In the Renaissance, the style of crucifixes evolved with changing ideals.
italian renaissance art • crucifix • ducento • trecento • late medieval
The Late Medieval period in Florence, Italy spawned numerous paintings of Crucifixes. In the Renaissance, the style of crucifixes evolved with changing ideals.
italian renaissance art • crucifix • ducento • trecento • late medieval
What are Illuminated Manuscripts?
How did Medieval artisans create Illuminated Manuscripts? What was their purpose in society?
illuminated manuscripts • manuscripts • vellum • parchment • manuscript technique
How did Medieval artisans create Illuminated Manuscripts? What was their purpose in society?
illuminated manuscripts • manuscripts • vellum • parchment • manuscript technique
Charlemagne – Book Review
'Charlemagne, The Formation of a European Identity' is a major new study of the rule of Charlemagne, using both contemporary and secondary sources.
charlemagne book review • latest medieval book from rosamond mckitterick • emperor charlemagne • the rule of charlemagne • the dark ages
'Charlemagne, The Formation of a European Identity' is a major new study of the rule of Charlemagne, using both contemporary and secondary sources.
charlemagne book review • latest medieval book from rosamond mckitterick • emperor charlemagne • the rule of charlemagne • the dark ages
John Wycliffe and the English Catholic Church
Begun as a challenge to Church property and prosperity, John Wycliffe's movement rejected views of the Eucharist as well as producing a vernacular scripture in England.
john wycliffe's teachings • wycliffe's influence of john huss • john huss and the moravians • lollards in england • wycliffe and the lollards
Begun as a challenge to Church property and prosperity, John Wycliffe's movement rejected views of the Eucharist as well as producing a vernacular scripture in England.
john wycliffe's teachings • wycliffe's influence of john huss • john huss and the moravians • lollards in england • wycliffe and the lollards
The Black Death and Medieval Art
Images of death and the macabre produced during the Medieval era were highly influenced by the Black Plague that spread across Europe during the mid-14th century.
medieval art • art • late medieval art • gothic art • the black death
Images of death and the macabre produced during the Medieval era were highly influenced by the Black Plague that spread across Europe during the mid-14th century.
medieval art • art • late medieval art • gothic art • the black death
The Feast of Candlemas in Medieval Times
The feast of Candlemas is celebrated on 2 February, forty days after Christmas. In medieval times, it was the day when all church candles were blessed for the year ahead.
candlemas in medieval times • how candlemas was celebrated in the middle ages • how candlemas was celebrated in medieval times • candlemas and st bridget • medieval feasts and festivals
The feast of Candlemas is celebrated on 2 February, forty days after Christmas. In medieval times, it was the day when all church candles were blessed for the year ahead.
candlemas in medieval times • how candlemas was celebrated in the middle ages • how candlemas was celebrated in medieval times • candlemas and st bridget • medieval feasts and festivals
The Medieval Feast of Fools
The Medieval New Year was celebrated with the Feast of Fools, an event which took its inspiration from the Roman celebrations for the god Saturn.
the medieval feast of fools • celebrating new year in the middle ages • how new year was celebrated in medieval times • the origins of the feast of fools • the catholic church and the feast of fools
The Medieval New Year was celebrated with the Feast of Fools, an event which took its inspiration from the Roman celebrations for the god Saturn.
the medieval feast of fools • celebrating new year in the middle ages • how new year was celebrated in medieval times • the origins of the feast of fools • the catholic church and the feast of fools
Traditions of Icon Painting in Medieval Russia
Since the beginnings of icon painting in Russia, the development of these religious artworks were produced according to a tradition also influenced by trends.
traditions of icon painting in medieval russia • origins of icon painting tradition • development of icon painting • medieval icon production • icons in the late medieval period
Since the beginnings of icon painting in Russia, the development of these religious artworks were produced according to a tradition also influenced by trends.
traditions of icon painting in medieval russia • origins of icon painting tradition • development of icon painting • medieval icon production • icons in the late medieval period
Chaucer and Religious Women in the Middle Ages, Part 1
This article explores the relationship between religious women in the Middle Ages and religious women as portrayed in Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
chaucer • canterbury tales • portrayal • women • religious women
This article explores the relationship between religious women in the Middle Ages and religious women as portrayed in Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
chaucer • canterbury tales • portrayal • women • religious women
Monasteries and Society in the British Isles
'Monasteries and Society in the British Isles in the Later Middle Ages' is a collection of papers relating to British monasteries in medieval times.
monasteries and society in the british isles in th • book on monasteries boydell and brewer • monasteries and society book • books on monastic history • books on medieval monasticism
'Monasteries and Society in the British Isles in the Later Middle Ages' is a collection of papers relating to British monasteries in medieval times.
monasteries and society in the british isles in th • book on monasteries boydell and brewer • monasteries and society book • books on monastic history • books on medieval monasticism
The Protestant Reformation
The Protestant Reformation serves as a major landmark not only in Christian history but also that of the world, without which it would never have been as it is today.
protestant • reformation • luther • protestantism • roman catholic
The Protestant Reformation serves as a major landmark not only in Christian history but also that of the world, without which it would never have been as it is today.
protestant • reformation • luther • protestantism • roman catholic
Women Mystics of Germany and the Low Countries in the 14th c.
This is a discussion of the intensely physical nature of the mystical activities and lives of fourteenth century women. It also deals with the life and writings of Heinrich Suso, a well-known fourteenth century Dominican. Citations are available upon request.
women • mystics • fourteenth century • 14th century • germany
This is a discussion of the intensely physical nature of the mystical activities and lives of fourteenth century women. It also deals with the life and writings of Heinrich Suso, a well-known fourteenth century Dominican. Citations are available upon request.
women • mystics • fourteenth century • 14th century • germany
Bosch–Surrealism Artist, Painter of Middle Ages
Though born in the 1400s, Dutch painter Hieronymous Bosch mastered unique styles that have been compared to surrealism Spanish artist Salvador Dali and modern art.
bosch • medieval surrealism • surrealism • surrealist • artist
Though born in the 1400s, Dutch painter Hieronymous Bosch mastered unique styles that have been compared to surrealism Spanish artist Salvador Dali and modern art.
bosch • medieval surrealism • surrealism • surrealist • artist
Miniatures for siege warfare
The siege is often overlooked by wargamers - the length of battle, the miniatures required, and the need for enjoyable rules may preclude many from trying this out. In this first of several articles, we look at what miniatures are available from wargame companies to help you wage siege warfare.
war games wargames siege engines engineers sappers
The siege is often overlooked by wargamers - the length of battle, the miniatures required, and the need for enjoyable rules may preclude many from trying this out. In this first of several articles, we look at what miniatures are available from wargame companies to help you wage siege warfare.
war games wargames siege engines engineers sappers
Gardens of the Northern Renaissance
Renaissance gardens in France, England, Germany, and the Netherlands.
france • england • germany • netherlands • renaissance
Renaissance gardens in France, England, Germany, and the Netherlands.
france • england • germany • netherlands • renaissance
The Long sword or Two handed sword
Growing from the knights sword of the early middle ages, these huge monster blades were king of the Western European battlefields for two hundred years
the long sword • plated armor • longsword • two hander • two handed sword
Growing from the knights sword of the early middle ages, these huge monster blades were king of the Western European battlefields for two hundred years
the long sword • plated armor • longsword • two hander • two handed sword
The Reformation After Almost 500 Years
How is the Protestant Reformation doing now almost 500 years after Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the main door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg?
protestant reformation • luther • 95 theses • roman catholic • protestantism
How is the Protestant Reformation doing now almost 500 years after Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the main door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg?
protestant reformation • luther • 95 theses • roman catholic • protestantism
A Day In Kos Town
The island of Kos in the South Aegean is a well known holiday destination but the city of Kos is a town well worth taking a day to explore.
kos • greece • aegean • turkey • excursion
The island of Kos in the South Aegean is a well known holiday destination but the city of Kos is a town well worth taking a day to explore.
kos • greece • aegean • turkey • excursion
A Tour of Medieval York (The Religious)
York provides perhaps the best-preserved selection of medieval architecture of any English city, all within easy walking distance for the visitor.
york • medieval • city of york • york minster • clifford's tower
York provides perhaps the best-preserved selection of medieval architecture of any English city, all within easy walking distance for the visitor.
york • medieval • city of york • york minster • clifford's tower
Balint Balassi (1554 – 1594)
In my last article I wrote about Bálint Balassi and I promised, that in that time I will introduce him to you. This year in Hungary was a Balassi memorial year because the 450th anniversary of his birth.
balassi • balassa • hungary • literature • hungarian
In my last article I wrote about Bálint Balassi and I promised, that in that time I will introduce him to you. This year in Hungary was a Balassi memorial year because the 450th anniversary of his birth.
balassi • balassa • hungary • literature • hungarian
Cathar Connections to Gnosticism: Part 2
This article briefly introduces several other possible origins for the Cathar heresy, including the Paulicians and Bogomils. Citations are available upon request.
cathar • cathari • heresy • gnostic • nag hammadi
This article briefly introduces several other possible origins for the Cathar heresy, including the Paulicians and Bogomils. Citations are available upon request.
cathar • cathari • heresy • gnostic • nag hammadi
Chaucer and Religious Women in the Middle Ages
This article explores Margery of Kempe's religious life, in the context of Chaucerian England, and her relationship to the Wife of Bath.
margery kempe • mystic • england • chaucer • wife of bath
This article explores Margery of Kempe's religious life, in the context of Chaucerian England, and her relationship to the Wife of Bath.
margery kempe • mystic • england • chaucer • wife of bath
Chaucer and Religious Women in the Middle Ages, Cont.
This article examines the character of Custance in Chaucer's Man of Law's Tale, and her role as a devout woman. It goes on to introduce the role of religious women in England as a whole.
chaucer • women • religion • nuns
This article examines the character of Custance in Chaucer's Man of Law's Tale, and her role as a devout woman. It goes on to introduce the role of religious women in England as a whole.
chaucer • women • religion • nuns
Film Review: Fantasia
Disney's animation classic, "Fantasia", has put on film one of the most terrifyingly imagined witches' sabbats ever.
night on bald mountain • disney • fantasia • moussorgsky • chernobog
Disney's animation classic, "Fantasia", has put on film one of the most terrifyingly imagined witches' sabbats ever.
night on bald mountain • disney • fantasia • moussorgsky • chernobog
Film Review: Martin Guerre
In The Return of Martin Guerre, Gerard Depardieu and Nathalie Baye explore the life of a peasant impostor in 16th-century France.
le retour de martin guerre • the return of martin guerre • martin guerre • bertrande de rols • arnaud du tilh
In The Return of Martin Guerre, Gerard Depardieu and Nathalie Baye explore the life of a peasant impostor in 16th-century France.
le retour de martin guerre • the return of martin guerre • martin guerre • bertrande de rols • arnaud du tilh
First Art Historians: Ghiberti and Vasari
Lorenzo Ghiberti and Giorgio Vasari were Renaissance artists and historiographers of art whose historical writings laid basis for Art History as an academic discipline.
art historian • giorgio vasari • lorenzo ghiberti • renaissance art history • italian renaissance
Lorenzo Ghiberti and Giorgio Vasari were Renaissance artists and historiographers of art whose historical writings laid basis for Art History as an academic discipline.
art historian • giorgio vasari • lorenzo ghiberti • renaissance art history • italian renaissance
How to Bake Edible Christmas Tree Decorations
This recipe is for baking delicious home-made Christmas tree decorations that will last throughout the festival season and beyond.
how to bake edible christmas tree decorations • traditional christmas biscuits • a recipe for christmas biscuits • a recipe for edible tree decorations • making traditional christmas decorations
This recipe is for baking delicious home-made Christmas tree decorations that will last throughout the festival season and beyond.
how to bake edible christmas tree decorations • traditional christmas biscuits • a recipe for christmas biscuits • a recipe for edible tree decorations • making traditional christmas decorations
Italy Vacation Destinations
Planning on a visit to Italy? Don't miss one of the great tourist attractions, Florence, and all that this charming city has to offer.
florence • italy • tourist • travel • museums
Planning on a visit to Italy? Don't miss one of the great tourist attractions, Florence, and all that this charming city has to offer.
florence • italy • tourist • travel • museums
Just a few random thoughts...
Just a few thoughts of my own regarding the study of church history as well as some notes on upcoming articles.
church history • christian • reformation • medieval
Just a few thoughts of my own regarding the study of church history as well as some notes on upcoming articles.
church history • christian • reformation • medieval
Medieval Apocalypse: Black Death
Were rats really responsible for the death of nearly 1/3 of Europes population?
plague • black • death • europe • medieval
Were rats really responsible for the death of nearly 1/3 of Europes population?
plague • black • death • europe • medieval
Research in the field of church history: a brief how-to
This article delves into the methods available for starting a research project in church history, using women religious of the 14th and 15th centuries as a starting point
research • how-to • women religious • mysticism
This article delves into the methods available for starting a research project in church history, using women religious of the 14th and 15th centuries as a starting point
research • how-to • women religious • mysticism
The Trial of the Templars
The arrest and trial of the Templars destroyed the first military religious order. But they lived on in legends of divine retribution.
templars • templar • templer • templarios • templier
The arrest and trial of the Templars destroyed the first military religious order. But they lived on in legends of divine retribution.
templars • templar • templer • templarios • templier
Tomb of St. Paul Now Visible
After three years of excavations under St. Paul's Outside the Walls (San Paolo fuori le Mura), visitors to Rome can now see at least a part of the tomb of St. Paul.
tomb st. paul visible • uncovered basilica • rome • italy • excavations
After three years of excavations under St. Paul's Outside the Walls (San Paolo fuori le Mura), visitors to Rome can now see at least a part of the tomb of St. Paul.
tomb st. paul visible • uncovered basilica • rome • italy • excavations
Urraca of Castile and Léon
Urraca of Castille and Léon was an unexpected queen of the 12th century and one of the most successful Spanish medieval rulers.
urraca • urraca of castile • urraca of castille • alfonso vi • alfonso vii
Urraca of Castille and Léon was an unexpected queen of the 12th century and one of the most successful Spanish medieval rulers.
urraca • urraca of castile • urraca of castille • alfonso vi • alfonso vii
Chaucer and Religious Women in the Middle Ages, Part 2
This article analyzes Chaucer's Prioress in the context of religious women in late medieval England.
chaucer • england • women • nuns • prioress
This article analyzes Chaucer's Prioress in the context of religious women in late medieval England.
chaucer • england • women • nuns • prioress
Don Quixote and Medieval Society
The book-burning scene from the infamous poem Don Quixote represents the medieval church's attempts to control knowledge, and to control the laity.
don quixote • miguel de cervantes • book-burning • book burning • medieval literature
The book-burning scene from the infamous poem Don Quixote represents the medieval church's attempts to control knowledge, and to control the laity.
don quixote • miguel de cervantes • book-burning • book burning • medieval literature
Glossary of Siege Warfare terms - part 1
Extend your wargaming vocabulary with this catalogue of medieval siege warfare terms.
glossayr • wargames • war games • wargaming • war gaming
Extend your wargaming vocabulary with this catalogue of medieval siege warfare terms.
glossayr • wargames • war games • wargaming • war gaming
Happy Hogmaney!
The Travelsleuth welcomes Hogmaney in Edinburgh and New Year in London. Tired of the January Sales he seeks out some exhibitions and theatre as a welcome alternative to traipsing through the department stores.
hogmaney • edinburgh • london • stirling • inverness
The Travelsleuth welcomes Hogmaney in Edinburgh and New Year in London. Tired of the January Sales he seeks out some exhibitions and theatre as a welcome alternative to traipsing through the department stores.
hogmaney • edinburgh • london • stirling • inverness
In Like a Knight...Part 2
Gunpowder won out over the sword and shield in war. Renaissance soldiers found killing with gun and cannon more efficient...And so did their enemies.
Gunpowder won out over the sword and shield in war. Renaissance soldiers found killing with gun and cannon more efficient...And so did their enemies.
London History at the Olympic Games Site
Archaeologists are working as fast as they can at the rapidly developing site of the 2012 London Olympics and have unearthed finds dating back to the Iron Age.
london • olympics • king alfred • romans • knights templar
Archaeologists are working as fast as they can at the rapidly developing site of the 2012 London Olympics and have unearthed finds dating back to the Iron Age.
london • olympics • king alfred • romans • knights templar
Malleus Maleficarum
The "Witches' Hammer" or "Hexenhammer" was written by Heinrich Kramer and Jacob Sprenger. Montague Summers, friend of Aleister Crowley, endorsed it centuries later.
malleus maleficarum • the witches’ hammer • hexenhammer • witch persecutions • witch hunts
The "Witches' Hammer" or "Hexenhammer" was written by Heinrich Kramer and Jacob Sprenger. Montague Summers, friend of Aleister Crowley, endorsed it centuries later.
malleus maleficarum • the witches’ hammer • hexenhammer • witch persecutions • witch hunts
Mantra Yoga
Mantra Yoga is an Indian spiritual path which works with sacred sounds or mantras. Mantras can either be recited aloud, whispered or repeated mentally.
mantra yoga • saguna nirguna mantras • mananat trayate iti mantrah • mantra tantra veda • vedic mantras
Mantra Yoga is an Indian spiritual path which works with sacred sounds or mantras. Mantras can either be recited aloud, whispered or repeated mentally.
mantra yoga • saguna nirguna mantras • mananat trayate iti mantrah • mantra tantra veda • vedic mantras
Martin Luther and the Visual Culture of the Reformation
This article begins to explore Martin Luther's theological position on religious and secular art, in the context of the Protestant reformation.
reformation • art • martin luther • altarpiece • renaissance
This article begins to explore Martin Luther's theological position on religious and secular art, in the context of the Protestant reformation.
reformation • art • martin luther • altarpiece • renaissance
May Day in Medieval Times
May Day was one of the most popular medieval festivals because it celebrated the end of a long, hard winter.
may day in medieval times • origins of may day • medieval feasts and festivals • bringing in the may in the middle ages • crowning the may queen
May Day was one of the most popular medieval festivals because it celebrated the end of a long, hard winter.
may day in medieval times • origins of may day • medieval feasts and festivals • bringing in the may in the middle ages • crowning the may queen
Medieval Tapestry – Symbol of Wealth and Power
Tapestries were regarded such valuable objects that during war they were seized, used as ransom or, confiscated as property of those convicted of treason.
tapestry technique • brussels tapestry • tapestry themes • tapestry weaving • medieval tapestry
Tapestries were regarded such valuable objects that during war they were seized, used as ransom or, confiscated as property of those convicted of treason.
tapestry technique • brussels tapestry • tapestry themes • tapestry weaving • medieval tapestry
Mystic Women come to Television
A project about female Catholic mystics includes a tv series, CD-ROM and interactive website.
catholic women mystics julian hildegard clare sain
A project about female Catholic mystics includes a tv series, CD-ROM and interactive website.
catholic women mystics julian hildegard clare sain
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