Articles related to "Medieval"
This Week in Medieval History II
Another week of articles about Medieval History in the news.
medieval • medieval • middle ages • dark ages • medieval articles • medieval events
Another week of articles about Medieval History in the news.
medieval • medieval • middle ages • dark ages • medieval articles • medieval events
Augustinian Medieval Medicine
The Augustinian Medieval monks knew more about black henbane, hemlock and opium than anyone alive today. It was the best medicine you could buy in the Middle Ages."
medieval • "augustinian" • "medieval medicine" • "augustinian monks" • "augustinian medicine" • "medieval times"
The Augustinian Medieval monks knew more about black henbane, hemlock and opium than anyone alive today. It was the best medicine you could buy in the Middle Ages."
medieval • "augustinian" • "medieval medicine" • "augustinian monks" • "augustinian medicine" • "medieval times"
Medieval Herb Garden Plants Part 1
This article discusses briefly some aspects of medieval gardens and gives a list of several herbs and other medieval plants still in use today.
medieval • medieval plants • herbs • lavender • thyme • roses
This article discusses briefly some aspects of medieval gardens and gives a list of several herbs and other medieval plants still in use today.
medieval • medieval plants • herbs • lavender • thyme • roses
The Medieval Craft Guilds
The medieval craft guilds had tremendous power in urban society. They controlled what could be sold, who could sell it and at what price.
medieval • medieval craft guilds • trade assocations in the middle ages • tradesmen in the medieval craft guilds • purpose and organization of medieval craft guilds • craft guilds in medieval life
The medieval craft guilds had tremendous power in urban society. They controlled what could be sold, who could sell it and at what price.
medieval • medieval craft guilds • trade assocations in the middle ages • tradesmen in the medieval craft guilds • purpose and organization of medieval craft guilds • craft guilds in medieval life
Building a Medieval Cathedral
A craftsman could begin the building of a medieval cathedral and even that man's grandson wouldn't see it finished. Who was involved in a cathedral's construction?
medieval • cathedral building • how cathedrals were built • medieval builders • building a medieval cathedral • cathedral building site
A craftsman could begin the building of a medieval cathedral and even that man's grandson wouldn't see it finished. Who was involved in a cathedral's construction?
medieval • cathedral building • how cathedrals were built • medieval builders • building a medieval cathedral • cathedral building site
Chatelaines, Castles and Chastity Belts
A description of the life of the lady of the castle.
medieval • chatelaine • medieval • castle • medieval women • women's legal rights
A description of the life of the lady of the castle.
medieval • chatelaine • medieval • castle • medieval women • women's legal rights
Medieval Easter Celebrations
Easter celebrations in medieval times when a day of feasting and fun followed weeks of fasting and penitence.
medieval • medieval easter • church calendar • celebration of easter • medieval christians • easter celebrations in medieval times
Easter celebrations in medieval times when a day of feasting and fun followed weeks of fasting and penitence.
medieval • medieval easter • church calendar • celebration of easter • medieval christians • easter celebrations in medieval times
Medieval Era Herb Garden Plants
Continuing to look at our herbs and medieval plants still in use today. Many medieval herbs and plants are still used in modern gardens very successfully.
medieval • medieval plants • herbs • sage • rosemary • nasturtium
Continuing to look at our herbs and medieval plants still in use today. Many medieval herbs and plants are still used in modern gardens very successfully.
medieval • medieval plants • herbs • sage • rosemary • nasturtium
Medieval Europe (9th - 15th Century)
A concise overview of the structural forms which delineate the architecture of Medieval Europe. Read about the Pointed Arch, Ribbed Vault and the Flying Buttresses used in Medieval Construction.
medieval • building construction • medieval • construction in medieval europe • medieval europe • medieval construction
A concise overview of the structural forms which delineate the architecture of Medieval Europe. Read about the Pointed Arch, Ribbed Vault and the Flying Buttresses used in Medieval Construction.
medieval • building construction • medieval • construction in medieval europe • medieval europe • medieval construction
Original Piece or Faithful Copying?
Should you only reproduce existing items, or should you produce your own item in period style? Re-enactors differ in the way in which they choose to make items they require.
medieval • megan mcconnell • re-enactment • history • living • artisan
Should you only reproduce existing items, or should you produce your own item in period style? Re-enactors differ in the way in which they choose to make items they require.
medieval • megan mcconnell • re-enactment • history • living • artisan
Relive Medieval Times with Your Children
A quick description of the Medieval Times Dinner & Tournaments facilities as a destination for the whole family interested in the world of Knights and their Ladies.,A quick description of the Medieval Times Dinner & Tournaments facilities as a destination for the whole family interested in the world of Knights and their Ladies.
medieval • history • kids • early studies • medieval • knights
A quick description of the Medieval Times Dinner & Tournaments facilities as a destination for the whole family interested in the world of Knights and their Ladies.,A quick description of the Medieval Times Dinner & Tournaments facilities as a destination for the whole family interested in the world of Knights and their Ladies.
medieval • history • kids • early studies • medieval • knights
Successor to the Medieval Romance
The most popular stories of the middle ages today are the romances of knights and Kings. But these romances inspired another kind of literature which succeeded it.
medieval • medieval • romance • heroes • adventure • picaresque
The most popular stories of the middle ages today are the romances of knights and Kings. But these romances inspired another kind of literature which succeeded it.
medieval • medieval • romance • heroes • adventure • picaresque
The Pillars of the Earth Review
Politics, romance and divine manipulation combined with sweat, mortar and skilled masonry doth make a medieval cathedral. Historical fiction at its finest.
medieval • cathedral • ken follett • pillars of the earth • novel • book
Politics, romance and divine manipulation combined with sweat, mortar and skilled masonry doth make a medieval cathedral. Historical fiction at its finest.
medieval • cathedral • ken follett • pillars of the earth • novel • book
Chateau de Castelnaud, Dordogne
Entertaining and educational historical visit for all the family in the Dordogne, France.
medieval • chateau de castelnaud • dordogne with kids • dordogne with children • france kids • france children
Entertaining and educational historical visit for all the family in the Dordogne, France.
medieval • chateau de castelnaud • dordogne with kids • dordogne with children • france kids • france children
The Medieval Garden
For medieval people, a garden was much more than a place to relax; it could be used as a way of earning money, a place to rear animals and even a source of medicine.
medieval • the medieval garden • gardening in medieval times • garden history • use of plants and herbs in the middle ages • medieval european gardens
For medieval people, a garden was much more than a place to relax; it could be used as a way of earning money, a place to rear animals and even a source of medicine.
medieval • the medieval garden • gardening in medieval times • garden history • use of plants and herbs in the middle ages • medieval european gardens
The Siege in Medieval Times
Medieval warfare - the tactics, methods and weaponry used to lay siege to a castle in medieval times.
medieval • medieval warfare • medieval weaponry • medieval siege weapons • middle ages • medieval history
Medieval warfare - the tactics, methods and weaponry used to lay siege to a castle in medieval times.
medieval • medieval warfare • medieval weaponry • medieval siege weapons • middle ages • medieval history
Medieval Baby Names, Origins and Meanings for Boys and Girls
A reference to medieval names in Norman England for both writers and prospective parents. There's some interesting first names here.
medieval • baby names • medieval names • names • character names • medieval baby names
A reference to medieval names in Norman England for both writers and prospective parents. There's some interesting first names here.
medieval • baby names • medieval names • names • character names • medieval baby names
Medieval Friars and Hermits
Monastic communities thrived in medieval times. But a cloistered life wasn't for everyone. Some people chose to live as hermits or preachers in the community.
medieval • mendicant orders • medieval friar • medieval hermit • medieval monasticism • cloistered life
Monastic communities thrived in medieval times. But a cloistered life wasn't for everyone. Some people chose to live as hermits or preachers in the community.
medieval • mendicant orders • medieval friar • medieval hermit • medieval monasticism • cloistered life
Medieval Glossary of Terms
This glossary of terms accompanies the Medieval Lesson Plan found on this site.
medieval • medieval glossary of terms • medieval glossary • the middle ages • medieval lesson plan • homeschooling
This glossary of terms accompanies the Medieval Lesson Plan found on this site.
medieval • medieval glossary of terms • medieval glossary • the middle ages • medieval lesson plan • homeschooling
Reading Medieval Handwriting
Many old documents were written out longhand, and if you're lucky to have access to records like this, you may have a challenge to actually read what they say.
medieval • medieval handwriting • reading old handwriting • translating medieval writing • reading old english • reading old english handwriting
Many old documents were written out longhand, and if you're lucky to have access to records like this, you may have a challenge to actually read what they say.
medieval • medieval handwriting • reading old handwriting • translating medieval writing • reading old english • reading old english handwriting
Sexuality in Medieval Europe
Karras gives readers a functional history of European sexuality during the middle ages.
medieval • keywords: medieval sexuality • sexual double standards • ruth mazo karras • medieval double standards • medieval sexual practices
Karras gives readers a functional history of European sexuality during the middle ages.
medieval • keywords: medieval sexuality • sexual double standards • ruth mazo karras • medieval double standards • medieval sexual practices
The Medieval Pilgrimage
Medieval society was often divided sharply into rich and poor. But, on a pilgrimage, people from all walks of life could meet and travel together.
medieval • medieval pilgrimage • religious pilgrim destinations in the middle ages • geoffrey chaucer's canterbury tales • pilgrim routes • santiago de compostella
Medieval society was often divided sharply into rich and poor. But, on a pilgrimage, people from all walks of life could meet and travel together.
medieval • medieval pilgrimage • religious pilgrim destinations in the middle ages • geoffrey chaucer's canterbury tales • pilgrim routes • santiago de compostella
The Trobairitzes
While the troubadours or medieval court poets are remembered, the trobairitzes are often forgotten. Find out who they were and why their work remains important.
medieval • trobairitzes • female troubadours • medieval culture • counterparts to troubadours • medieval poetry
While the troubadours or medieval court poets are remembered, the trobairitzes are often forgotten. Find out who they were and why their work remains important.
medieval • trobairitzes • female troubadours • medieval culture • counterparts to troubadours • medieval poetry
What are Illuminated Manuscripts?
How did Medieval artisans create Illuminated Manuscripts? What was their purpose in society?
medieval • illuminated manuscripts • manuscripts • vellum • parchment • manuscript technique
How did Medieval artisans create Illuminated Manuscripts? What was their purpose in society?
medieval • illuminated manuscripts • manuscripts • vellum • parchment • manuscript technique
Book Review Author Robert Bartlett
A new study from leading medievalist Professor Robert Bartlett
medieval • natural and the supernatural in the middle ages • professor robert bartlett • new medieval books • medieaval • medieval witchcraft
A new study from leading medievalist Professor Robert Bartlett
medieval • natural and the supernatural in the middle ages • professor robert bartlett • new medieval books • medieaval • medieval witchcraft
Archery in the Middle Ages
The training of the medieval archer and the use of the longbow and crossbow in medieval European warfare.
medieval • medieval archery • mediaeval • longbow and crossbow • the archer in the middle ages • medieval battles
The training of the medieval archer and the use of the longbow and crossbow in medieval European warfare.
medieval • medieval archery • mediaeval • longbow and crossbow • the archer in the middle ages • medieval battles
Medieval Mystery and Miracle Plays
Medieval mystery and miracle plays began as serious church performances and developed into colorful and theatrical spectacles involving the whole community.
medieval • medieval miracle and mystery plays • medieval theater • medieval theatre • cycle from creation to domesday • miracle and mystery plays of the middle ages
Medieval mystery and miracle plays began as serious church performances and developed into colorful and theatrical spectacles involving the whole community.
medieval • medieval miracle and mystery plays • medieval theater • medieval theatre • cycle from creation to domesday • miracle and mystery plays of the middle ages
The Knight and Medieval Jousting
A medieval tournament could be a bloody and brutal spectacle, even a fight to the death.
medieval • middle ages • medieval history • mediaeval • medieval jousting • the medieval joust
A medieval tournament could be a bloody and brutal spectacle, even a fight to the death.
medieval • middle ages • medieval history • mediaeval • medieval jousting • the medieval joust
A Medieval Christmas
What was Christmas like in medieval times? Did any of our customs originate then?
medieval • medieval christmas • holy days • christmas customs • evergreens • carols
What was Christmas like in medieval times? Did any of our customs originate then?
medieval • medieval christmas • holy days • christmas customs • evergreens • carols
AGO's Medieval Ivories in London
"Medieval Ivories from the Thomson Collection" at London's Courtauld Institute of Art features religious and secular artworks from the European Middle Ages.
medieval • museum exhibitions • medieval ivory sculpture art • kenneth thomson collection • courtauld institute gallery of art • art gallery of ontario
"Medieval Ivories from the Thomson Collection" at London's Courtauld Institute of Art features religious and secular artworks from the European Middle Ages.
medieval • museum exhibitions • medieval ivory sculpture art • kenneth thomson collection • courtauld institute gallery of art • art gallery of ontario
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.
medieval • 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.
medieval • mysticism • suso • eckhart • mechtild • late medieval germany
Book review: Armies of Medieval Russia 750-1250 by David Nicolle
The latest in Osprey's Men-at-Arms series is a shining example of their craft.
medieval • wargaming • beginner • dba • warhammer • reference
The latest in Osprey's Men-at-Arms series is a shining example of their craft.
medieval • wargaming • beginner • dba • warhammer • reference
Book Review: Medieval Lives
Monty Python member and award-winning TV producer team up to release refreshing history book to accompany the BBC TV series.
medieval • terry jones • alan ereira • medieval lives • meaning of life • life of brian
Monty Python member and award-winning TV producer team up to release refreshing history book to accompany the BBC TV series.
medieval • terry jones • alan ereira • medieval lives • meaning of life • life of brian
Bruges Preserves Medieval Charm
The Belgian city of Bruges offers visitors a bevy of museums, a market and canal tours. However, it's the amazing medieval architecture that keeps them coming back.
medieval • bruges belgium • belgian beer • bruges museums • michelangelo in belgium • bruges attractions
The Belgian city of Bruges offers visitors a bevy of museums, a market and canal tours. However, it's the amazing medieval architecture that keeps them coming back.
medieval • bruges belgium • belgian beer • bruges museums • michelangelo in belgium • bruges attractions
Dancers of Medieval Japan
Women entertainers in Medieval Japan had a respected and established role and status in society. They could choose to sell sexual relationships with customers.
medieval • dancers • prostitutes • women's status • women in society • asobime
Women entertainers in Medieval Japan had a respected and established role and status in society. They could choose to sell sexual relationships with customers.
medieval • dancers • prostitutes • women's status • women in society • asobime
Finland's Favorite Medieval City
The city's Old Town, Moomin Theme Park, Luonnonmaa Island, the Naantali Music Festival, Sleephead Days and steamer trip from Turku attract tourists from around the world
medieval • moomin theme park • naantali music festival • naantali museum • convent church hymn sings • sleephead days
The city's Old Town, Moomin Theme Park, Luonnonmaa Island, the Naantali Music Festival, Sleephead Days and steamer trip from Turku attract tourists from around the world
medieval • moomin theme park • naantali music festival • naantali museum • convent church hymn sings • sleephead days
Heike Monogatari: A Medieval Japanese Epic
An introduction to the Heike Monogatari, the famous Medieval Japanese epic.
medieval • medieval japan • story-telling • religion • pessimism • ghosts
An introduction to the Heike Monogatari, the famous Medieval Japanese epic.
medieval • medieval japan • story-telling • religion • pessimism • ghosts
Illuminating the Medieval Hunt
Hunting scenes from the 14th-century "Le livre de la chasse" are highlighted in "Illuminating the Medieval Hunt" at New York's Morgan Library & Museum.
medieval • art museum exhibitions • illuminating the medieval hunt • morgan library & museum • le livre de la chasse • medieval renaissance art illuminated manuscripts
Hunting scenes from the 14th-century "Le livre de la chasse" are highlighted in "Illuminating the Medieval Hunt" at New York's Morgan Library & Museum.
medieval • art museum exhibitions • illuminating the medieval hunt • morgan library & museum • le livre de la chasse • medieval renaissance art illuminated manuscripts
Margery Kempe: Medieval Mystic
An introduction to the memoir of Margery Kempe, medieval mystic whose visions either inspired or provoked.
medieval • margery kempe • geoffery chaucer • canterbury tales • medieval society • devil
An introduction to the memoir of Margery Kempe, medieval mystic whose visions either inspired or provoked.
medieval • margery kempe • geoffery chaucer • canterbury tales • medieval society • devil
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.
medieval • 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.
medieval • 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 and Renaissance Parenting
A brief look at attitudes towards parenting and children in Roman, Medieval and Renaissance Europe
medieval • historical childhood perceptions • medieval parenting • swaddling • pater familia • renaissance parenting
A brief look at attitudes towards parenting and children in Roman, Medieval and Renaissance Europe
medieval • historical childhood perceptions • medieval parenting • swaddling • pater familia • renaissance parenting
Medieval Apocalypse: Black Death
Were rats really responsible for the death of nearly 1/3 of Europes population?
medieval • plague • black • death • europe • medieval
Were rats really responsible for the death of nearly 1/3 of Europes population?
medieval • plague • black • death • europe • medieval
Medieval Art History: A Brief Time line.
While I am working on a longer article on Abbot Suger of St. Denis, I will offer the following brief (and sketchy) Time line of the more significant Medieval artworks and architectural achievements. For a more complete online reference with dates and historical information, I recommend the <b>Ecole Library</b>.
medieval • medieval time line art history middle ages fifth s
While I am working on a longer article on Abbot Suger of St. Denis, I will offer the following brief (and sketchy) Time line of the more significant Medieval artworks and architectural achievements. For a more complete online reference with dates and historical information, I recommend the <b>Ecole Library</b>.
medieval • medieval time line art history middle ages fifth s
Medieval Art Special Exhibitions
A series of museum special exhibitions focuses on the art and culture of the European Middle Ages.
medieval • medieval art exibitions • medieval art museum shows • art middle ages renaissance • leonardo da vinci • donatello
A series of museum special exhibitions focuses on the art and culture of the European Middle Ages.
medieval • medieval art exibitions • medieval art museum shows • art middle ages renaissance • leonardo da vinci • donatello
Medieval Bulgaria, Serbia, Russia
This is the first in a series of articles that reviews the book "Sex and Society in the World of the Orthodox Slavs, 900-1700" by Eve Levin.
medieval • sex • slavs • orthodox • orthodoxy • bulgarians
This is the first in a series of articles that reviews the book "Sex and Society in the World of the Orthodox Slavs, 900-1700" by Eve Levin.
medieval • sex • slavs • orthodox • orthodoxy • bulgarians
Medieval Carcassonne and Bastide-Saint Louis
Include medieval Carcassonne in your new year's travel plan
medieval • france carcassonne unesco world heritage tourism h
Include medieval Carcassonne in your new year's travel plan
medieval • france carcassonne unesco world heritage tourism h
Medieval Castles in the Vosges
France's Alsace has countless feudal castles. Haut-Barr is a major tourist attraction. Hiking to castle ruins on the Alsace-Palatinate border leads off the trodden trail.
medieval • tourist attraction alsace medieval castles • vosges mountains in alsace france • haut barr castle and château du haut-koenigsbourg • alsace-palatinate hohenburg • wegelnburg
France's Alsace has countless feudal castles. Haut-Barr is a major tourist attraction. Hiking to castle ruins on the Alsace-Palatinate border leads off the trodden trail.
medieval • tourist attraction alsace medieval castles • vosges mountains in alsace france • haut barr castle and château du haut-koenigsbourg • alsace-palatinate hohenburg • wegelnburg
Medieval Christmas Carols pt. 1
Not all "medieval" Christmas carols are medieval in origin.
medieval • carols • christmas carols • medieval christmas carols • medieval carols • coventry carol
Not all "medieval" Christmas carols are medieval in origin.
medieval • carols • christmas carols • medieval christmas carols • medieval carols • coventry carol
Medieval Christmas Carols pt. 2
You'd be surprised what they were singing at Christmas in the Middle Ages.
medieval • carols • christmas carols • medieval carols • mediaeval carols • medieval christmas carols
You'd be surprised what they were singing at Christmas in the Middle Ages.
medieval • carols • christmas carols • medieval carols • mediaeval carols • medieval christmas carols
Medieval Gardens
A short history of Medieval gardens - 500 to 1500 AD.
medieval • monastic gardens • medieval gardens • gardens • history
A short history of Medieval gardens - 500 to 1500 AD.
medieval • monastic gardens • medieval gardens • gardens • history