When you picture medieval warfare, you might think of epic battles and famous monarchs. But what about the everyday soldiers ...
What is the cost of modernity? What price must we pay if we want washing machines and electric kettles, holidays in Greece and smoothly rolled-out vaccines? We recognise, as the Victorians may not ...
Archaeology reveals that a millennium ago, North America was home to thriving urban centres as large and sophisticated as ...
Where do modern social institutions — like universities, legal systems, and capitalist economies — come from? The genesis of many institutions and concepts can be traced back to the medieval and early ...
The country’s distinct history is revealed in banknotes, coins and other monetary objects, says the Smithsonian’s curator of numismatics Ellen Feingold - Curator, National Numismatic Collection The ...
David Musgrove reports on new research that casts light on the appearance of the comet in the 11th century, and its depiction in the Bayeux Tapestry ...
Each May, some 3,000 people descend on Kalamazoo, Mich., for the International Congress on Medieval Studies, which brings together academics and enthusiasts for four days of scholarly panels, ...
Joe Grantham is a contributor from the UK with a degree in Classical Studies. His love for gaming is only rivaled by a deep passion for medieval history, which often seeps into his articles. With over ...