New Medieval Books: Tyrants and Traders: Tintagel, Arthur and the Lost Kings
The 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 discoveries to explore its forgotten kingdoms, their extensive trading networks, and the role of Tintagel as a royal stronghold.
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New Medieval Books: De Observatione Ciborum
What did people eat in the early Middle Ages? Or, more precisely, what were they advised to eat? This sixth-century text, presented here in an edited translation, offers dietary advice and recipes intended for a Frankish ruler.
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10 Open-Access Medieval Studies Articles Published in August 2026
Read 10 open-access medieval studies articles published in August 2026, covering Viking trade, medieval floods, political power, religion and more.
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How Did the Medieval Economy Really Work? Chris Wickham Explains
In one of his key works, the late historian Chris Wickham explains how medieval economies worked and the roles of peasants, markets and feudalism.
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The Nine Worthies: Who Were the Greatest Knights of the Middle Ages?
The Nine Worthies brought together King Arthur, Charlemagne, Alexander the Great and other legendary figures as medieval models of chivalry.
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Rare Medieval Gold Seal Ring Discovered in England
A rare 14th-century gold seal ring discovered by metal detectorists in England could have belonged to Matilda of Lancaster, Countess of Ulster.
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rccc ‘26: minor threats creators discuss their path from hollywood to comics
RCCC '26: The creators behind Minor Threats talk about their transition from writing for Hollywood to writing for Dark Horse Comics.
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The Book of Hy-Brasil: A “Magical” Manuscript’s Journey from Baghdad to Ireland
Trace the Book of Hy-Brasil from medieval Baghdad to Ireland and discover how a medical manuscript became the subject of an otherworldly legend.
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Conservation Work Underway on Visby’s Medieval City Walls
Conservation work is underway on Visby’s medieval city walls in Sweden, helping to preserve the nearly 800-year-old fortifications.
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Colourful Winged Horses Discovered in Medieval Chinese Tomb
Archaeologists in China have uncovered colourful winged horses in a Tang Dynasty tomb, alongside Byzantine and Persian coins and other Silk Road finds.
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Medieval Past Revealed at Bayeux Tapestry Museum
Archaeological excavations at the Bayeux Tapestry Museum reveal medieval tanning and dyeing, hundreds of burials and nearly 2,000 years of history.
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New Medieval Books: The Fatimids
In the early tenth century, a new Islamic movement emerged in North Africa and soon developed into a powerful empire. This book examines the rise and fall of the Fatimids, their expansion across the medieval world, and how their rule helped create a ‘Golden Age’ in Egypt.
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mapleton house
Perched along the ridge of Queensland’s Blackall Range, Mapleton House takes its cues from the terrain to dialogue with it. Two recessed, monolithic volumes are
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