The Tudor Dynasty Continues
Yes, we were all young once -- even Henry VIII. This sketch was made by an unknown artist; the date is also unknown. Henry could have been 3 or 5...
Archive for April, 2007
The Role of Islam in African Slavery
The Qur'an states that free men shall not be enslaved. Yet, like so many societies before them, Muslims of medieval Africa participated in the slave trade. Find out how slaves...
The Diabolical Black Death Quiz
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Knights Templar
A concise introduction to the origins, expansion, organization and downfall of the Templars, the warrior monks who defended pilgrims in the Holy Land.
Castle of the Day for April 23
Castle of the Day for April 23 A different castle is featured every day of the year here at the Medieval
Pope Gregory I
Gregory's influence was paramount in shaping the early medieval papacy. A monk, theologian, and Doctor of the Church, he has even been credited with originating Gregorian Chant.
This Date in Medieval History - April 25
Events that took place on April 25 throughout medieval history.
King Henry VII of England
Henry Tudor became King Henry VII of England after defeating Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field.
This Date in Medieval History - April 24
Events that took place on April 24 throughout medieval history.
This Date in Medieval History - April 23
Events that took place on April 23 throughout medieval history.
What You Need to Know About the Knights Templar
In the years following the success of the First Crusade, it became evident that some sort of defense was necessary for the numerous pilgrims who were risking their lives in...
News Roundup
Here are a few news items of interest to medieval history buffs.
New Layer of Ancient Greek Writings Detected in Medieval Book
The much-reused Archimedes Palimpsest reveals Greek writing from the 4th...
Monks, Books, and the Preservation of Knowledge
When the governmental infrastructure of the western Roman Empire collapsed, its beauracracy disappeared, as well, and the books and documents that had hitherto rested safe in libraries and government offices...
Got a History Paper Due?
Whether you're putting together your first research paper for middle school or gathering together years of data for a Ph.D., the process of organizing your notes and writing about what...
The Carmina Bur-what-a?
If you've seen the Bayeux Tapestry video, you may have noticed the strains of the Carmina Burana among the music used in the soundtrack. Though popular with medieval-themed productions, Carl...
Early Western Explorations
Before the Age of Discovery, before Marco Polo -- even before the Vikings set forth upon their raids and conquests -- some hardy souls set out to brave new territory....
Who’s Who This Week: Pope Gregory I
Most popes through history failed to live up to the ideal that's often envisioned for the pontificate. Most were fairly decent, but some were ineffective, and a few were downright...
The Real Tudors
So the Tudors on Showtime are smoking up the small screen with se -- er, romance and some surprisingly accurate historical events. But the title of the miniseries has some...
Muhlberger’s Early History
Today I'd like to draw your attention to a blog by a professor of history, Steven Muhlberger. Dr. Muhlberger teaches a range of historical topics, focusing primarily on medieval and...
The Theatre
What must it have been like in 1576 when the first public playhouse opened in London? What drama was realized there, when Shakespeare was still a lad in Stratford-upon-Avon? What...
Medieval Ukrainian Archive in Jeopardy
The most ancient in Ukraine, the Lviv State Archive, is undergoing much-needed preservation and restoration, thanks to the Rfaaye-nu Society in cooperation with the US-Ukraine Foundation, with major funding from...
The Medieval History Starter Quiz
Correct! The Medieval History Starter Quiz Ironically, by the time the Crusaders got to Jerusalem in
Castle of the Day for April 5
Castle of the Day for April 5 A different castle is featured every day of the year here at the Medieval
King Louis IX of France
A straightforward narrative of the life and reign King Louis IX, also Saint Louis.
Portrait of Raphael
A public-domain portrait of Raphael, free for your use at the Medieval and Renaissance History Portrait Gallery.
