Women’s History Month
March is Women's History Month in the U.S., a celebration of ordinary and extraordinary women through the ages. Since medieval history is characterized by warfare, the growth and power of...
Archive for February, 2007
Daily Life Books
Because the Middle Ages cover a great expanse of time and quite a lot of territory, it's not a simple matter to answer the question, "What was life like in...
Women Islamic Scholars in the Middle Ages
Yes, they did exist. Just ask Mohammad Akram Nadwi, a Sunni religious scholar who has spent the last eight years researching a dictionary of female hadith scholars, and who found...
Who’s Who This Week: Paracelsus
Also known as Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim (a name he may have given himself), Paracelsus was an extraordinary individual who lived a remarkable life. After attending the universities...
Hangman - Medieval History
A JavaScript hangman game, just for fun from your About.com Guide
Heloise
Though best known for her relationship with Peter Abelard, Heloise was a brilliant scholar in her own right. Heloise was prioress of Argenteuil and abbess of the Paraclete.
St. Augustine Quotes
A collection of quotations written by St. Augustine of Hippo, one of the most influential philosophers in medieval thought.
The Bad Old Days - The Hoax
The hoax in question, with associated links leading to specific information refuting the bogus assertions.
Peter Abelard
Peter Abelard, philosopher, teacher and writer, was a significant contributor to Scholastic philosophy.
A Medieval Love Story
Peter Abelard and his student, Heloise, engaged in a true-life romance in the 12th-century.
King Egbert of Wessex
King Egbert of Wessex helped make Wessex such a powerful kingdom that England was eventually unified around it.
Splendor in Medieval Africa
A brief introduction to the medieval kingdom of Mali.
Erik the Red
Erik the Red founded the first European settlement on Greenland.
Medieval Couples Quiz
Medieval Couples Quiz Here are ten quick questions to test your knowledge of couples -- both real and
Medieval Military Leaders Quiz
Medieval Military Leaders Quiz This rather difficult quiz has 25 questions. If you'd like to know more
The Bad Old Days
There are so many misconceptions about the Middle Ages that it's easy to spin a web of myths that get taken as fact by the untutored. Such was the case...
Were Medieval Islamic Artists Geometry Geniuses?
For centuries art lovers and medievalists, among others, have admired the stunning geometric designs of Islamic architecture. By the 15th century, decorative patterns set in tile had become so complex...
Unlocked Wordhoard
Today I'd like to draw your attention to Dr. Richard Nokes' terrific blog, Unlocked Wordhoard. A professor of medieval literature at Troy University, Dr. Nokes provides an accessible, thought-provoking blog...
