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The Art of War in Byzantium The "art" of Byzantine warfare including tactics, strategy, army structure, and equipment. Explore the 'war' ideology which was largely responsible for the Byzantine state's long-lasting power and…

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Did Alfred the Great send an embassy from England to India? - Medievalists.net A new study is taking a fresh look at one of the most surprising lines in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle—the claim that, in the 880s, King Alfred the Great sent two men on a mission to India.

Did Alfred the Great send an embassy from England to India? www.medievalists.net/2026/02/alfr... #AlfredtheGreat

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10 New Medieval Studies Articles You Can Read Right Now (Free & Open Access) - Medievalists.net Looking for new research on the Middle Ages without hitting a paywall? Here are ten open-access articles published in February and March 2026, covering everything from Beowulf to "finding" a…

⚔️ Did Beowulf contain echoes of the apocalypse?

A new article explores how the poem reflects Christian ideas about the end times—and uncertainty about the future.

👉 Read more: www.medievalists.net/2026/04/medi... #Beowulf

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Entangled Christianities 2 — Networks, Monuments, and Materialities Entangled Christianities 2: Networks, Monuments, and Materialities of Byzantine Christianity. 16–18 November 2026, Orthodox Academy of Crete, Chania, Greece.

Want to be in Crete this November for the Entangled Christianities conference? We are looking for papers - go to entangled-networks-hub.lovable.app #medieval #Byzantine #Christianity

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The Carolingian–Abbasid Axis: Charlemagne and the Caliphate - Medievalists.net David Bachrach explores the ties between the Carolingian and Abbasid empires, showing how diplomacy, trade, and shared interests connected the early medieval world.

The Carolingian–Abbasid Axis: Charlemagne and the Caliphate www.medievalists.net/2026/04/the-... #history #Carolingians #Abbasids

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New Medieval Books: Medieval German Tales - Medievalists.net Discover the richness of later medieval German literature through these 20 tales, now translated into English. Ranging from comic stories to courtly narratives, they offer a vivid glimpse into the…

New Medieval Books: Medieval German Tales www.medievalists.net/2026/04/new-... #medievalliterature #medievalbooks #GermanLiterature

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The Viking Economy Explained: Barter, Hacksilver, and Coinage - Medievalists.net Discover how the Viking economy evolved from barter and prestige goods to hacksilver and coinage, using hoards to trace changing trade practices in medieval Scandinavia.

The Viking Economy Explained: Barter, Hacksilver, and Coinage www.medievalists.net/2025/04/viki... #vikings

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What Did Brides Wear in the Middle Ages? A Guide to Medieval Wedding Dresses - Medievalists.net Discover what brides really wore in the Middle Ages—from colourful gowns and luxurious fabrics to silver belts and floral accessories—in this guide to medieval wedding dresses.

What Did Brides Wear in the Middle Ages? A Guide to Medieval Wedding Dresses www.medievalists.net/2025/04/brid... #brides

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Medieval Masterclass Express — Danièle Cybulskie 4+ Hours of Video Content

Want to bring your medieval world to life? The Medieval Masterclass Express from @5minmedievalist.bsky.social offers practical insights into everyday life in the Middle Ages—perfect for writers, artists, and history enthusiasts.
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The ‘Tricks of Monks’: Fake Miracles and Medieval Christians in The Book of Charlatans - Medievalists.net A 13th-century Arabic text reveals how monks staged fake miracles and deceived Christian audiences, offering insights into medieval Muslim–Christian relations.

The ‘Tricks of Monks’: Fake Miracles and Medieval Christians in The Book of Charlatans www.medievalists.net/2026/04/fake... #medieval

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Jane Seymour: The Other Woman
Jane Seymour: The Other Woman Today we are continuing our dive into Tudor history and are going to be discussing the wife that came after, or maybe even during, King Henry VIII’s marriage to Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour. Hello and…

Jane Seymour: The Other Woman - an episode of The Medieval Murder Podcast youtu.be/lefylsmDE3I?... #JaneSeymour

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Exploring Political Power and Religion in Medieval Music Mss An exploration of medieval music and the intertwined powers of politics and religion. Through vivid manuscripts and wild tales of saints, kings, and even a corrupt horse, discover how song shaped…

Uncover how music influenced kings, saints—and even satire—in our Anointed Sounds course! 👑 medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/anoi... #MedievalMusic

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Getting High in the Middle Ages: Drug Use in Medieval Egypt - Medievalists.net In recent years, a contentious debate has emerged regarding how society should address drugs such as marijuana. Should they be legalized and accepted? What are the harms or benefits associated with these...

Getting High in the Middle Ages: Drug Use in Medieval Egypt www.medievalists.net/2024/04/drug... #history

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10 New Medieval Studies Articles You Can Read Right Now (Free & Open Access) - Medievalists.net Looking for new research on the Middle Ages without hitting a paywall? Here are ten open-access articles published in February and March 2026, covering everything from Beowulf to "finding" a…

📜 A medieval Icelandic saga may reveal how people understood mental distress.

This study looks at Hrafns saga Sveinbjarnarsonar and what it says about suffering and reputation.

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After Constantine | Studies in Early and Byzantine Christianity A peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to Christian Studies in a Post Constantinian Age. Explore articles, research, and publications on early and byzantine Christianity.

The journal After Constantine just released a Special Issue from the first "Entangled Christianities" conference - it's open access so just download it here afterconstantine.org/archive #openaccess #medievalstudies

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The Viking Age An introduction to Viking History. Each week historian Terri Barnes takes you through a different aspect of the lives of Norse peoples who lived during the Viking Age from c. AD 750 to 1100.

Unlock the secrets of Viking life with our immersive online course! Enroll today! medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/the-... #Vikings #MedievalStudies

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Where you can find Medievalists.net on social media - Medievalists.net We thought it would be a good time to let you know where you can find us on social media. Medievalists.net posts at a few different places:

Connect with us and explore the Middle Ages on social media! ⚔️📜 www.medievalists.net/2022/11/medi... #medieval

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New Medieval Books: The Art of Making Verses - Medievalists.net Gervase of Melkley promises that “This little book is for beginners!”—yet his medieval guide to poetry is surprisingly inventive. Instead of repeating standard rules, he introduces a fresh method for…

New Medieval Books: The Art of Making Verses, published by @harvardpress.bsky.social www.medievalists.net/2026/04/new-... #poetry #medievapoetry

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How Byzantines Saw Themselves: Romans, Not “Byzantines” - Medievalists.net The Byzantines never called themselves Byzantines. Zoe Tsiami explores how they understood their Roman identity across the Middle Ages.

How Byzantines Saw Themselves: Romans, Not “Byzantines” www.medievalists.net/2026/04/byza... #RomanEmpire #Byzantine #History

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"Joust Do It" Journal for Sale by Medievalists Buy "Joust Do It" by Medievalists as a Journal.

Meetings? Deadlines? Life? ⚔️📜 Just write it down and joust do it. www.redbubble.com/i/notebook/J... #StudyVibes

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Genetic Study Confirms the Origins of Saint Ladislaus and Hungarian Dynasty - Medievalists.net A new genetic analysis of relics belonging to Saint Ladislaus I of Hungary has confirmed his royal lineage and reshaped our understanding of the early Hungarian monarchy.

Genetic Study Confirms the Origins of Saint Ladislaus and Hungarian Dynasty www.medievalists.net/2025/04/gene... #Hungary

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The Holy Foreskin: The Story of Christianity's Strangest Relic - Medievalists.net When I first heard about the Sanctum Praeputium I thought it was a joke thought up by some medievalist. However, in the Middle Ages there was much debate if a little piece of Jesus Christ remained on…

The Holy Foreskin: The Story of Christianity’s Strangest Relic www.medievalists.net/2024/04/holy... #relics

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10 New Medieval Studies Articles You Can Read Right Now (Free & Open Access) - Medievalists.net Looking for new research on the Middle Ages without hitting a paywall? Here are ten open-access articles published in February and March 2026, covering everything from Beowulf to "finding" a…

💍 Forced marriage cases in the late Middle Ages went all the way to Rome.

This study explores how the papal court handled claims of coercion—and who was believed.

👉 Read more: www.medievalists.net/2026/04/medi... #history

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New Medieval Books: Vikings, Knights, Elves, and Ogres - Medievalists.net This collection of nine essays explores medieval literature from England and Scandinavia, bringing together studies on figures and texts including Beowulf, Sir Gawain, the wolf Fenrir and Tolkien.

New Medieval Books: Vikings, Knights, Elves, and Ogres, published by @mip-medpub.bsky.social www.medievalists.net/2026/04/new-... #medievalliterature #medievalbooks

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Hidden Runic Messages in Gotland’s Medieval Churches Preserved with 3D Technology - Medievalists.net Researchers are using photogrammetry to digitally preserve runic inscriptions carved into the plaster walls of Gotland’s medieval churches before climate-related damage causes them to fade.

Hidden Runic Messages in Gotland’s Medieval Churches Preserved with 3D Technology www.medievalists.net/2026/02/runi... #Gotland

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Black Death Mass Grave Identified in Germany, Study Finds - Medievalists.net Researchers identify a possible Black Death mass grave near medieval Erfurt, using chronicles and modern science to locate one of Europe’s rare plague burial sites.

Black Death Mass Grave Identified in Germany, Study Finds www.medievalists.net/2026/04/blac... #archaeology #Germany

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The Mental Toll of Polygamy in Medieval Egypt - Medievalists.net Discover how women in 15th-century Cairo resisted polygamy—and the emotional toll it took—through rare accounts from a medieval biographical dictionary.

The Mental Toll of Polygamy in Medieval Egypt www.medievalists.net/2025/04/poly... #Egypt

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The Strange Ritual Before Medieval Duels: Why Opponents Touched - Medievalists.net Why did medieval opponents touch before combat? Lorris Chevalier explores the ritual, revealing how law and emotion intersected in duelling practices.

The Strange Ritual Before Medieval Duels: Why Opponents Touched www.medievalists.net/2026/04/medi... #history

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Tolkien and his Medieval Sources Study a selection of Tolkien’s works in concert with his earlier medieval sources, trace the transformation of medieval texts in the popular modern imagination, and emphasize their relevance to…

Explore how Tolkien’s works connect to medieval history, literature, and mythology—join our course now! medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/tolk... #middleearth #Hobbit

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Ladyhawke Is it a Lady? Is she a hawk? Why not both? A hawk, a wolf, and a bishop meet in a medieval Italian city—and Sarah is joined by living history reenactor Ari Ryan Ailin, aka “The Turnip of Terror,” to…

Ladyhawke - Episode of Media-eval: A Medieval Pop Culture Podcast youtu.be/uzhwkIVy-o8?... #Ladyhawke

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