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New Medieval Books: ’20 Years Before the Blast’: Experimental Bloomery Iron Smelting, 2001-2024 www.medievalists.net/2026/10/new-... #medievaltechnology #ironsmelting

medievalists.netNew Medieval Books: '20 Years Before the Blast': Experimental Bloomery Iron Smelting, 2001-2024 - Medievalists.netThis book explores medieval iron-smelting technology through experimental archaeology, drawing on more than a hundred tests of bloomery iron smelting to better understand how the process worked,…

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Whispers from Beyond: Medieval Ghosts and Their Messages About the Afterlife www.medievalists.net/2024/10/medi... #ghosts

medievalists.netWhispers from Beyond: Medieval Ghosts and Their Messages About the Afterlife - Medievalists.netIn the Middle Ages, ghostly encounters were more than just frightening tales—they were seen as windows into the afterlife, offering messages from purgatory or warnings from demonic spirits. Discover…

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Death and the Knight Greeting Card - check this out plus more of our merch www.redbubble.com/i/greeting-c... #HappyHalloween

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Check out the latest episode of The Medieval Podcast: A Franciscan Tombstone in Medieval China with Nancy Wu www.medievalpodcast.com/episodes/a-f... #podcasts

medievalpodcast.comA Franciscan Tombstone in Medieval China with Nancy Wu — The Medieval PodcastEarlier this year, we looked at the journey a pair of Eastern Christians made from their home near Bejing to Europe in the thirteenth century. Today, we’re investigating some incredible…

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A new episode of Bow & Blade: The Battle of Murten (1476) www.medievalists.net/2026/10/the-... #medievalwarfare #BurgundianWars #militaryhistory

medievalists.netThe Battle of Murten (1476) - Medievalists.netCharles the Bold once again faces the Swiss Confederation, this time at the Battle of Murten (also known as Morat). In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly explore the battle and explain…

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DNA Study Reveals How Germanic Migrations Changed Medieval Iberia www.medievalists.net/2026/10/germ... #medieval

medievalists.netDNA Study Reveals How Germanic Migrations Changed Medieval Iberia - Medievalists.netAncient DNA reveals how Visigoths, Suebi and other Germanic migrants shaped early medieval Iberia without replacing its Hispano-Roman population.

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The 10 Most Important Cities of the Medieval World www.medievalists.net/2026/10/the-... #medieval #urbanhistory #cities

medievalists.netThe 10 Most Important Cities of the Medieval World - Medievalists.netDiscover the 10 most important cities of the medieval world, from Constantinople and Baghdad to Venice and Angkor, and how they shaped history.

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Cologne’s Eleven Thousand Virgins and Hildegard of Bingen: Saint Ursula’s Martyrdom in Legend and Song www.medievalists.net/2021/10/sain... #medieval

medievalists.netCologne’s Eleven Thousand Virgins and Hildegard of Bingen: Saint Ursula's Martyrdom in Legend and Song - Medievalists.netIn the Middle Ages, the legend of Saint Ursula and her extraordinarily courageous retinue of eleven thousand virgins was, for many writers and artists, a wellspring of inspiration.

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Medieval Manuscripts in Living Colour www.medievalists.net/2025/10/medi... #ManuscriptsMonday

medievalists.netMedieval Manuscripts in Living Colour - Medievalists.netDiscover how medieval scribes turned manuscripts into vibrant works of art — from rare pigments and gold leaf to enduring brilliance a millennium later.

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Want to get your Halloween + Medieval fix? You can still enrol in our online course on Demonic Possessions and Exorcisms in Medieval Christian Europe medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/exor... #Halloween

medievalstudies.thinkific.comDemonic Possessions and Exorcisms in Medieval EuropeExplore 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,…

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Pasts Imperfect is out! @youngrichardkim.bsky.social discusses academics on the History Channel. Then, recovering the Aksumite Empire; @wmarybeard.bsky.social remembers Pat Easterling & @ericabuchberger.bsky.social remembers Chris Wickham; new ancient journals by @yaleclassicslib.bsky.social & more

pasts-imperfect.ghost.ioPasts Imperfect (10.22.26)This week, classicist and ancient historian Young Kim discusses public history and his contribution to episodes of a History Channel series focused on Attila the Hun. Then, using ancient Ge'ez writing...

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You can now get a weekly email from us to get all our medieval news and features! Sign up here www.medievalists.net/2012/11/subs... #medievalists

medievalists.netSubscribe to our email newsletter - Medievalists.netYou can now get a weekly email from us!

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Who Could Baptize? Clerical Authority and Emergency Baptisms in the Middle Ages www.medievalists.net/2025/10/emer... #Christianity

medievalists.netWho Could Baptize? Clerical Authority and Emergency Baptisms in the Middle Ages - Medievalists.netDuring the Middle Ages, baptism was essential for salvation—but who could perform it? This article explores how the medieval Church balanced clerical authority with the necessity of emergency…

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How Did Medieval People Tell If Someone Was Dead? www.medievalists.net/2026/10/how-... #medieval

medievalists.netHow Did Medieval People Tell If Someone Was Dead? - Medievalists.netHow did medieval people determine if someone was dead? Explore the physical signs of death and how families, midwives, and physicians recognised them.

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Gunnhild, Mother of Kings: What Do We Really Know About This Viking Age Queen?, by @mattfirth.bsky.social www.medievalists.net/2026/10/gunn... #medievalwomen #medieval #vikings

medievalists.netGunnhild, Mother of Kings: What Do We Really Know About This Viking Age Queen? - Medievalists.netGunnhild, Mother of Kings, was a powerful Viking Age queen whose reputation for witchcraft, murder and political intrigue was shaped by medieval sagas.

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When this medieval English queen died, 68,000 people were fed www.medievalists.net/2023/10/when... #England

medievalists.netWhen this medieval English queen died, 68,000 people were fed - Medievalists.netThe death of a medieval queen was often an occasion for great sorrow throughout their own country – even more so when the…

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Bertrandon de la Broquière: A Medieval Secret Agent? www.medievalists.net/2023/10/bert... #history

medievalists.netBertrandon de la Broquière: A Medieval Secret Agent? - Medievalists.netBertrandon de la Broquière embarked on a remarkable journey across the heart of the Ottoman Empire, for one year in 1432, documenting his experiences in a detailed account that continues to fascinate…

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Coming in December: The Art of the Middle Ages in Europe - learn more about this online course and sign up at medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/art #arthistory

medievalstudies.thinkific.comThe Art of the Middle Ages in EuropeUsing a multicultural and intersectional approach, explore architecture, paintings, and other decorative arts across different nations from the medieval period. Learn art interpretation skills,…

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How Powerful Were Medieval Kingdoms? A Venetian Assessment from the Fifteenth Century www.medievalists.net/2026/10/powe... #medieval #history #politics

medievalists.netHow Powerful Were Medieval Kingdoms? A Venetian Assessment from the Fifteenth Century - Medievalists.netA fifteenth-century Venetian report reveals how medieval states compared in military strength and wealth, from England and France to the Ottoman Empire.

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Rare Coin of Saint Olaf Discovered in Norway’s Largest Viking Hoard www.medievalists.net/2026/10/rare... #medieval

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Our newest online course on medieval Scotland begins next month - learn more and sign up at medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/scot... #history

medievalstudies.thinkific.comThe Birth of ScotlandDiscover the birth of Scotland as a polity, running from the Barbarian Conspiracy to the Declaration of Arbroath and explore the different identities, linguistic groups, and geo-political changes…

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Mysterious Skeleton at Westminster Abbey May Belong to Medieval Abbot www.medievalists.net/2026/10/myst... #medieval

medievalists.netMysterious Skeleton at Westminster Abbey May Belong to Medieval Abbot - Medievalists.netNew research suggests that a mysterious skeleton found in a Roman sarcophagus at Westminster Abbey may belong to an Anglo-Saxon abbot.

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DNA Reveals How Medieval Voyagers Settled Hawaii DNA Reveals How Medieval Voyagers Settled Hawaii www.medievalists.net/2026/10/dna-... #history #Hawaii

medievalists.netDNA Reveals How Medieval Voyagers Settled Hawaii - Medievalists.netA new DNA study reveals how medieval Polynesian voyagers settled Hawaii and Easter Island, uncovering genetic links across 7,000 kilometres of ocean.

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Which Translation of Romance of the Three Kingdoms Should I Read? www.medievalists.net/2024/10/tran... #ROTK

medievalists.netWhich Translation of Romance of the Three Kingdoms Should I Read? - Medievalists.netRomance of the Three Kingdoms, one of China's greatest literary masterpieces, has fascinated readers for centuries with its epic tales of warfare, intrigue, and heroism. If you're eager to dive into…

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Want to know more about medieval Iberia and North Africa? Check out Ballandalus on Substack ballandalus.substack.com #history

ballandalus.substack.comBallandalus | SubstackI am a historian of the pre-modern Mediterranean world, specializing in the political, intellectual and cultural history of medieval Spain and North Africa. I am currently an Associate Professor of…

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How Were Medieval Armies Organised? Lessons from a Thirteenth-Century Battle www.medievalists.net/2026/10/how-... #miltiaryhistory

medievalists.netHow Were Medieval Armies Organised? Lessons from a Thirteenth-Century Battle - Medievalists.netHow were medieval armies organised? David Bachrach examines the Battle of Ane in 1227 to explore the roles of knights, professional soldiers and peasants.

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Medieval Portraits of Milan’s Duchesses Restored in Italy www.medievalists.net/2026/10/medi... #arthistory

medievalists.netMedieval Portraits of Milan's Duchesses Restored in Italy - Medievalists.netA fifteenth-century portal featuring sculpted portraits of Milan's medieval duchesses has been restored at the Certosa di Pavia in northern Italy.

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Acorns in the Middle Ages www.medievalists.net/2020/10/acor... #acorns

medievalists.netAcorns in the Middle Ages - Medievalists.netHow did acorns go from becoming food fit only for pigs to a delicacy for the wealthy in the Middle Ages?

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Follow Jasper Tudor's remarkable journey through the turbulent Wars of the Roses as loyalty is tested and the future of England hangs in the balance. mybook.to/JasperBook2 #Tudors #HistoricalFiction #KindleUnlimited #Audiobook

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New Online Course: Old High German Literature medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/german #MedievalLanguages

medievalstudies.thinkific.comOld High German LiteratureThis 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…

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The Medieval Gunpowder Revolution: 10 Moments that Changed Warfare www.medievalists.net/2024/10/medi... #medieval

medievalists.netThe Medieval Gunpowder Revolution: 10 Moments that Changed Warfare - Medievalists.netThe invention of gunpowder and its use in weaponry revolutionised medieval warfare, marking one of the most dramatic shifts in military history. What…

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Liber Monstrorum: A Medieval Book of Monsters www.medievalists.net/2024/10/medi... #monsters

medievalists.netLiber Monstrorum: A Medieval Book of Monsters - Medievalists.netIf there’s anything we have in common with our medieval ancestors, it’s our love of monsters.

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You can get oue merch, including this Knight on Reindeer Journal www.redbubble.com/i/notebook/K... #journals

redbubble.com"Knight on Reindeer" Spiral Notebook for Sale by Medievalists.netCute knight and his reindeer riding into the festive cheer • Millions of unique designs by independent artists. Find your thing.

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New Medieval Books: The Cities of Song China www.medievalists.net/2026/10/new-... #UrbanHistory #ChineseHistory

medievalists.netNew Medieval Books: The Cities of Song China - Medievalists.netThis fascinating two-volume work explores urban life in China during the Song Dynasty, offering insights into the appearance of its cities, how they were governed, and what everyday life was like for…

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A new episode of Byzantium & Friends: The politics of ignorance between theology and imperial power, with Lea Niccolai www.medievalists.net/2026/10/the-... #podcasts

medievalists.netThe politics of ignorance between theology and imperial power, with Lea Niccolai - Medievalists.netA conversation with Lea Niccolai on the challenge faced by emperors and theologians who claimed authority on the basis of their religious positions while simultaneously admitting that the truth about…

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How Much Did Medieval Peasants Really Pay in Taxes? www.medievalists.net/2026/10/taxe... #taxes

medievalists.netHow Much Did Medieval Peasants Really Pay in Taxes? - Medievalists.netDiscover how much medieval peasants paid in taxes, from butter and livestock to silver, and why heavy taxation sparked rebellion in Sweden.

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Archaeologists Uncover 10th-Century Building at Lost Medieval Royal Palace in Germany www.medievalists.net/2026/10/arch... #archaeology

medievalists.netArchaeologists Uncover 10th-Century Building at Lost Medieval Royal Palace in Germany - Medievalists.netArchaeologists uncover a 10th-century stone building at the lost royal palace of Helfta in Germany, revealing new details about life under Otto the Great.

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Seven Things to Look for in Medieval Manuscripts www.medievalists.net/2023/10/seve... #medievalmanuscripts

medievalists.netSeven Things to Look for in Medieval Manuscripts - Medievalists.netA guide to some of the interesting things you can look for in these manuscripts from the Middle Ages.

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Coming this December: The Art of the Middle Ages in Europe medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/art #onlinecourse

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How to Make a Monster www.medievalists.net/2023/10/how-... #monsters

medievalists.netHow to Make a Monster - Medievalists.netIdeas about monstrosity were fundamental to ancient and medieval debates about the nature of humanity, and the rhetoric of monstrosity was widely used to dehumanize certain groups in medieval Europe.

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New Medieval Books: Al-Qata’i: Ibn Tulun’s City Without Walls www.medievalists.net/2025/10/new-... #books

medievalists.netNew Medieval Books: Al-Qata'i: Ibn Tulun's City Without Walls - Medievalists.netThis novel brings to life the rise and fall of the ninth-century Egyptian capital founded by the ambitious governor-turned-ruler Ahmad Ibn Tulun. Blending historical detail with vivid storytelling,…

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Our friends at @medievalworldmag.bsky.social have a new issue about to come out: www.karwansaraypublishers.com/en-ca/produc... #medieval

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Medieval Castle Chapel in Germany to Undergo Restoration www.medievalists.net/2026/10/medi... #Germany

medievalists.netMedieval Castle Chapel in Germany to Undergo Restoration - Medievalists.netFalkenstein Castle in Germany, dating back to the 12th century, is receiving €40,000 to restore the roof of its medieval chapel tower.

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New Medieval Books: Tyrants and Traders: Tintagel, Arthur and the Lost Kings www.medievalists.net/2026/10/new-... #historybooks

medievalists.netNew Medieval Books: Tyrants and Traders: Tintagel, Arthur and the Lost Kings - Medievalists.netThe end of Roman rule brought great changes to Britain, but much of what happened in the centuries that followed remains a mystery. Focusing on western Britain, this book draws on archaeological…

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Denmark to 3D Scan Viking Runestones www.medievalists.net/2026/10/denm... #runestones #runes #vikings

medievalists.netDenmark to 3D Scan Viking Runestones - Medievalists.netDenmark will 3D scan Viking runestones in a new research project to uncover political networks, social relationships and power structures of the Viking Age.

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Ancient Oaks Reveal How the Black Death Changed Europe’s Forests www.medievalists.net/2026/10/anci... #history

medievalists.netAncient Oaks Reveal How the Black Death Changed Europe's Forests - Medievalists.netAncient oak trees in Italy reveal how the Black Death helped medieval forests recover, leaving an ecological legacy still visible nearly 700 years later.

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How Medieval Kings Paid for War www.medievalists.net/2023/10/how-... #medieval

medievalists.netHow Medieval Kings Paid for War - Medievalists.netIn 1242 Henry III of England raised a large army to protect his lands in France. It cost £40,000, roughly the same as the normal annual income of the crown. So how could such a sum be met?

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This online course returns in February: The Americas from 500-1500 CE medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/amer... #premodernhistory

medievalstudies.thinkific.comThe Americas from 500-1500 CEExamine the history of indigenous peoples in the Western Hemisphere from 500-1500 CE in North America and Mesoamerica. Study the diverse peoples, lifestyles, environments, and historical trends that…

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This medieval lament about a lost love will leave you heartbroken www.medievalists.net/2023/10/medi... #medieval

medievalists.netThis medieval lament about a lost love will leave you heartbroken - Medievalists.netIt is rare to find a work from the Middle Ages about a lost love – even more rare that these words are written by a Byzantine emperor. However, this is the case of Theodore II Laskaris and the…

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Was Beowulf the Villain? New Study Re-examines the Old English Epic www.medievalists.net/2026/10/was-... #Beowulf

medievalists.netWas Beowulf the Villain? New Study Re-examines the Old English Epic - Medievalists.netWas Beowulf really a hero? A new study of the Old English epic suggests the poet sometimes portrayed him through the eyes of his monstrous enemies.