I’m sure a lot of readers of this blog share my interest in the medieval period, but I’m curious as to what other periods in history you find interesting? Personally, I enjoy studying ancient civilizations (Rome, Greece, Egypt, the Ancient Americas, etc.) and the art/structures or lost worlds left behind… Read More »What Historical Period(s) Interests You (aside from medieval history)?
Atlas of the Medieval World by Rosamond McKitterick Hardcover: 304 pages Publisher: Oxford University Press (2004) ISBN: 0195221583 With close to 100 maps, Atlas of the Medieval World provides the reader with an expansive view of medieval Europe with the occasional glimpse into Southeast Asia, Iceland/Greenland, and the Middle East.… Read More »Review of Atlas of the Medieval World by Rosamond McKitterick
On this date, February 17th, in medieval history: 1461 – The Second Battle of St. Albans: One of the battles fought during the Wars of the Roses. On this particular day, the Lancastrian army led by the Queen Margaret of Anjou defeated the Yorkist faction led by the Earl of Warwick.… Read More »Medieval Timeline: Today in Medieval History
Metal Body Suits vs. Weapons of Medieval Destruction discusses the evolution of armor through the Middle Ages. While it is a very brief overview — focusing more on late medieval plate armor — the article does provide a host of images to supplement the text. The focus of my studies… Read More »Suits of Armor in Medieval History
Does the fantasy novel you’re working on avoid the typical writing cliches? Compare your novel against the following Web sites: Grand List of Fantasy Cliches Risus Fantasy Cliches The Fantasy Cliche Meter (The Good Guys) The Fantasy Cliche Meter (The Bad Guys) Granted, the Web sites are not aesthetically pleasing,… Read More »Fantasy Writing / Novel Cliches
I’m currently looking for some good sources on the subject of Crime and Punishment in the middle ages, as well as the topic of Feudalism. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks.
On this date, February 10th, in medieval history: 1258 – The Mongols, led by Hülegü (the grandson of Genghis Khan), invade and capture Baghdad 1306 – Robert Bruce murders his political opponent, John Comyn
Art of War in the Middle Ages A. D. 378-1515 by C.W.C Oman Paperback: 194 pages Publisher: Cornell University Press; Revised edition (June 1960) ISBN-10: 0801490626 Art of War in the Middle Ages covers the entire period of warfare in medieval history, from the fall of Rome to the early… Read More »Review of Art of War in the Middle Ages A. D. 378-1515 by C.W.C Oman
In the early Middle Ages, Western Europe used a calendar based on liturgical feasts in an effort to remove all forms of paganism from its dating system. The Romans had three major chronological reference points in their calendar: the first Olympiad, the foundation of Rome, and the start of the… Read More »Calendar System in Medieval History