8+ hour, 5+ min ago  (555+ words) Archaeologists investigating the area beneath the tomb of Emperor Otto the Great in Magdeburg Cathedral have uncovered traces of centuries of construction activity, medieval passageways, and a range of artifacts that shed new light on the history of one of…...

11+ hour, 49+ min ago  (559+ words) For more than three decades, a remarkable cache of helmets recovered from the waters off eastern Spain was thought to date to Roman times. New research has revealed that the find is actually a lost cargo from the late Middle…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (573+ words) What was meant to be a night of celebration at the French royal court ended in flames, death, and scandal. The infamous Bal des Ardents remains one of the most shocking disasters of the Middle Ages. Perhaps the strangest scandal…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (487+ words) The project was carried out by Andrea Vigna of Habilis Srl, with the collaboration of Paola Viviani and Stefania Franceschini, under the supervision of the Soprintendenza Archeologia, Belle Arti e Paesaggio for Florence, Pistoia, and Prato. Funding was provided by…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (400+ words) Long before modern sports filled stadiums, medieval tournaments drew huge crowds eager to watch knights compete for glory, honour, and prizes. Steven Muhlberger explores how tournaments evolved from military exercises into some of the most spectacular public events of the…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago  (68+ words) Medievalists. net Starting Friday, June 26th, this 5-part workshop helps aspiring historical fiction writers with an interest in the medieval period hone their craft, balance historicity with story, and find publishing avenues for their work. Led by bestselling and award-winning author…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago  (1502+ words) Medievalists. net The First Crusade brought tens of thousands of people across Byzantine territory, creating an immense challenge of supply and organisation. Marek Me'ko explains how the Byzantine Empire fed, transported, and supported the crusaders'and why this contribution deserves greater…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago  (503+ words) For decades, many historians have portrayed Charlemagne's final years as a period of fading energy and stalled expansion. David Bachrach revisits the evidence and argues that the emperor remained deeply engaged in military, political, and religious affairs right up to…...

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6+ day, 9+ hour ago  (206+ words) Medievalists. net Did medieval people really believe that King Arthur conquered Greenland, Iceland, and lands stretching as far as Russia? Christopher Berard examines how a remarkable legal tradition transformed Arthur into the ruler of a vast northern empire. One of…...