Articles related to "Medieval Women"
Beguine Women And Mysticism
This is a short introduction to the mystical lives of medieval beguines. Full citations available upon request.
beguines • medieval women • mysticism • eucharist
This is a short introduction to the mystical lives of medieval beguines. Full citations available upon request.
beguines • medieval women • mysticism • eucharist
Chatelaines, Castles and Chastity Belts
A description of the life of the lady of the castle.
chatelaine • medieval • castle • medieval women • women's legal rights
A description of the life of the lady of the castle.
chatelaine • medieval • castle • medieval women • women's legal rights
Dhuoda of Septimania's Liber Manualis
Dhuoda of Septimania is known to historians thanks to a book she wrote for her son entitled the "Liber Manualis." It offers some insight into life as a medieval woman.
dhuoda • dhuoda of septimania • women in the middle ages • medieval women • handbook for william
Dhuoda of Septimania is known to historians thanks to a book she wrote for her son entitled the "Liber Manualis." It offers some insight into life as a medieval woman.
dhuoda • dhuoda of septimania • women in the middle ages • medieval women • handbook for william
Julian of Norwich
Julian of Norwich was an important English mystic, and one of only a few female mystics active during the Middle Ages.
julian of norwich • who was julian of norwich • god as a woman • womanhood of god • motherhood of god
Julian of Norwich was an important English mystic, and one of only a few female mystics active during the Middle Ages.
julian of norwich • who was julian of norwich • god as a woman • womanhood of god • motherhood of god
Marie d' Oignies, Mother of the Beguine Movement
How the saintly life of Marie D'Oignies, with the help of her champion, Jacques de Vitry, ensures the survival of the Beguines.
beguines • medieval women’s lay movement • marie d’oignies • ascetic • catholic church
How the saintly life of Marie D'Oignies, with the help of her champion, Jacques de Vitry, ensures the survival of the Beguines.
beguines • medieval women’s lay movement • marie d’oignies • ascetic • catholic church
The Medieval Woman
In William the Conqueror's time women searched for ways to avoid male domination. Entering a convent or becoming an anchoress were two choices for medieval women.
medieval women • william the conqueror • terry jones • w. m. labarge • penguin books
In William the Conqueror's time women searched for ways to avoid male domination. Entering a convent or becoming an anchoress were two choices for medieval women.
medieval women • william the conqueror • terry jones • w. m. labarge • penguin books
Women Mystics in the Late Middle Ages: An Introduction
This is a brief introduction to the women mystics of late medieval Europe, particularly the circumstances of their lives. It's part one of several.
medieval • women • mystics • mysticism • visions
This is a brief introduction to the women mystics of late medieval Europe, particularly the circumstances of their lives. It's part one of several.
medieval • women • mystics • mysticism • visions
Book Review – A Knight's Temptation
An impetuous young man trying to become a knight and redeem himself from past mistakes comes face to face with his first mistake: Lady Leona.
medieval knight • medieval weapons • knight armor • medieval romance • medieval times
An impetuous young man trying to become a knight and redeem himself from past mistakes comes face to face with his first mistake: Lady Leona.
medieval knight • medieval weapons • knight armor • medieval romance • medieval times
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.
christina of markyate • terry jones • alan ereira • medieval lives • meaning of life
Monty Python member and award-winning TV producer team up to release refreshing history book to accompany the BBC TV series.
christina of markyate • terry jones • alan ereira • medieval lives • meaning of life
Hildegard of Bingen's Exceptional Life
Whether mystic or realist, Hildegard of Bingen leaves a legacy rich in visionary and practical writing, music, and correspondence.
hildegard of bingen • women in the middle ages • medieval women • women mystics • female mystics
Whether mystic or realist, Hildegard of Bingen leaves a legacy rich in visionary and practical writing, music, and correspondence.
hildegard of bingen • women in the middle ages • medieval women • women mystics • female mystics
Ale Production in Medieval Times
Ale is one of the oldest foodstuffs and has a history going back thousands of years.
ale production in medieval times • the brewing industry in the middle ages • how ale was produced in the middle ages • the brewer in medieval times • the regulation of brewing in the medieval town
Ale is one of the oldest foodstuffs and has a history going back thousands of years.
ale production in medieval times • the brewing industry in the middle ages • how ale was produced in the middle ages • the brewer in medieval times • the regulation of brewing in the medieval town
Centuries of British Literature: A Selective Survey
A quick survey of british literature culminating with the novel.
medieval literature • beowulf • arthur • lancelot • robin hood
A quick survey of british literature culminating with the novel.
medieval literature • beowulf • arthur • lancelot • robin hood
Christina of Markyate
In medieval society most young women accepted the suitors chosen by their parents and they married when they were instructed to do so. But what if they didn't?
christina of markyate • battle of hastings • william the conqueror • anglo-saxon • norman era
In medieval society most young women accepted the suitors chosen by their parents and they married when they were instructed to do so. But what if they didn't?
christina of markyate • battle of hastings • william the conqueror • anglo-saxon • norman era
Hilda 7th Century Abbess of Whitby
Hilda of Whitby, a member of the Northumbrian royal family ruled a monastery of monks and nuns, holding power in a time when few women carried out important roles.
hilda abbess of whitby in seventh century • first ruler at whitby abbey • st hilda of whitby • venerable bede author of ecclesiastical history of • important medieval women
Hilda of Whitby, a member of the Northumbrian royal family ruled a monastery of monks and nuns, holding power in a time when few women carried out important roles.
hilda abbess of whitby in seventh century • first ruler at whitby abbey • st hilda of whitby • venerable bede author of ecclesiastical history of • important medieval women
Women and the Reformation
The accepted view that the Protestant Reformation damaged the status of women is challenged by views that uplift the marriage role & criticize medieval assumptions.
women and the reformation • did the reformation damage the status of women?pos • exceptional medieval women • women and marriage in protestantism • the protestant patriarchal order
The accepted view that the Protestant Reformation damaged the status of women is challenged by views that uplift the marriage role & criticize medieval assumptions.
women and the reformation • did the reformation damage the status of women?pos • exceptional medieval women • women and marriage in protestantism • the protestant patriarchal order
In a Unicorn's Garden Book Review
Judyth McLeod explores medieval gardens, interviews gardening experts and explains how to create a medieval garden at home.
books on medieval gardening • gardening in the middle ages • the medieval garden • plants and herbs used in a medieval garden • in a unicorn’s garden recreating the magic and mys
Judyth McLeod explores medieval gardens, interviews gardening experts and explains how to create a medieval garden at home.
books on medieval gardening • gardening in the middle ages • the medieval garden • plants and herbs used in a medieval garden • in a unicorn’s garden recreating the magic and mys
The Female Figure in Medieval Courtly Romance
In the first of two articles on Lai le Freine, this article focuses on the medieval female author's attempt to instil her heroine with active attributes.
lay le freine • medieval courtly romance • historical romance literature • medieval literature • middle english literature
In the first of two articles on Lai le Freine, this article focuses on the medieval female author's attempt to instil her heroine with active attributes.
lay le freine • medieval courtly romance • historical romance literature • medieval literature • middle english literature
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
Author Blogs: Women Group Blog
When authors are pressed for time their author blogs suffer for it. These women have found a solution: group author blogging.
jayne ann krentz • suzanne simmons • susanne simmons • stella cameron • lori foster
When authors are pressed for time their author blogs suffer for it. These women have found a solution: group author blogging.
jayne ann krentz • suzanne simmons • susanne simmons • stella cameron • lori foster
A Brief History of Life in the Middle Ages
A new social history depicting scenes from the town and countryside of medieval England.
a brief history of life in the middle ages • review of life in the middle ages by martyn whitto • society in the middle ages • women in medieval society • aliens and outcasts in medieval society
A new social history depicting scenes from the town and countryside of medieval England.
a brief history of life in the middle ages • review of life in the middle ages by martyn whitto • society in the middle ages • women in medieval society • aliens and outcasts in medieval society
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
Film Review: Monty Python
One of the silliest (but also rather strangely accurate) films about the Middle Ages comes from the woefully irreverent British comedy troupe, Monty Python.
monty python • holy grail • monty python and the holy grail • king arthur • spamalot
One of the silliest (but also rather strangely accurate) films about the Middle Ages comes from the woefully irreverent British comedy troupe, Monty Python.
monty python • holy grail • monty python and the holy grail • king arthur • spamalot
Looking way, way back
Not many magazines attempted a review of the entire millennium, but Britain's Economist rose to the challenge.
economist • economics • history • millennium
Not many magazines attempted a review of the entire millennium, but Britain's Economist rose to the challenge.
economist • economics • history • millennium
Midwives and Childbirth in European History
In European history the midwife delivered most of the babies. This article tells a little about their role and having a baby in medieval and Renaissance Europe
midwives • childbirth in european history • lying-in chamber
In European history the midwife delivered most of the babies. This article tells a little about their role and having a baby in medieval and Renaissance Europe
midwives • childbirth in european history • lying-in chamber
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
Chaucer and Religious Women in the Middle Ages
This is a brief discussion of the role of a devout woman in marriage, as portrayed in Chaucer's Clerk's Tale.
chaucer • religious women • griselda
This is a brief discussion of the role of a devout woman in marriage, as portrayed in Chaucer's Clerk's Tale.
chaucer • religious women • griselda
Fashion and Dress in the Middle Ages
Sumptuary laws established in the middle ages restricted clothing expenditures to maintain class structure.
fashion in middle ages • dress in middle ages • what people wore in medieval england • english laws governing fashion • thirteenth century
Sumptuary laws established in the middle ages restricted clothing expenditures to maintain class structure.
fashion in middle ages • dress in middle ages • what people wore in medieval england • english laws governing fashion • thirteenth century
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
Spread of Syphilis
The origin of syphilis in Europe has been debated for years. A few theories exist to explain the introduction of syphilis to Europe (and the Americas).
syphilis • infection • sexual • columbian • venereal
The origin of syphilis in Europe has been debated for years. A few theories exist to explain the introduction of syphilis to Europe (and the Americas).
syphilis • infection • sexual • columbian • venereal
A THOROUGHLY MODERN HERBALIST
Hildegard von Bingen was no ordinary woman. This medieval Benedictine nun was a healer, writer, herbalist, prophet, and musical composer.
hildegard von bingen • herbalist • 'physica • " new age healing • marcia ramos-e-silva
Hildegard von Bingen was no ordinary woman. This medieval Benedictine nun was a healer, writer, herbalist, prophet, and musical composer.
hildegard von bingen • herbalist • 'physica • " new age healing • marcia ramos-e-silva
Glastonbury, Arthur, Infinity & Beyond!
Topics and links for additional studies, relating to Glastonbury and King Arthur.
arthur • artur • artorius • king • guenivere
Topics and links for additional studies, relating to Glastonbury and King Arthur.
arthur • artur • artorius • king • guenivere
Margery Kempe: Medieval Mystic
An introduction to the memoir of Margery Kempe, medieval mystic whose visions either inspired or provoked.
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.
margery kempe • geoffery chaucer • canterbury tales • medieval society • devil
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
Some musings into theology: Doniger's Implied Spider
This article delves into a recent analytical and theological work, Wendy Doniger's The Implied Spider.
wendy doniger • the implied spider • theology.
This article delves into a recent analytical and theological work, Wendy Doniger's The Implied Spider.
wendy doniger • the implied spider • theology.
Thoughts on Women's History: 2004 Online Women's History Month.
Please come and join us online in March 2004 - bring your thoughts and knowledge and arguments and favourite books. Share your thoughts with us. Share your knowledge with us. Argue!
Please come and join us online in March 2004 - bring your thoughts and knowledge and arguments and favourite books. Share your thoughts with us. Share your knowledge with us. Argue!
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