English Agriculture
Throughout the Middle Ages, the foundation of the economy in nearly every European kingdom or principality was agriculture. The "common-field" system of husbandry was practiced by village communities through most...
Archive for May, 2007
Anne Boleyn: Future Tudor
Just when the relationship between Henry VIII and his queen was growing strained, along came a young, vibrant, entrancing woman to captivate the king. Though not the first woman to...
The Ruthwell Cross - Early Medieval Stone Carving
Standing 18 feet tall and covered with scenes from the bible and decorative vine work, the Ruthwell Cross is an early medieval "preaching cross," designed to either convert pagans to...
European Found in Ancient Chinese Tomb
DNA evidence has revealed that the human remains found in a 6th-century tomb in Taiyuan, central China, belong to a European adult male. This is the farthest east that ancient...
Defining the Middle Ages
Medieval History can be associated with the evolution of Europe as a geopolitical entity.
The Diabolical Black Death Quiz
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Who's Who in Medieval History - Lorenzo de Medici
Basic information and useful websites about Florentine ruler Lorenzo de Medici.
Medieval History Site of the Day for May 23
Medieval History Site of the Day for May 23 A different website is featured every day of the year here
Castle of the Day for May 23
Castle of the Day for May 23 A different castle is featured every day of the year here at the Medieval
This Date in Medieval History - May 21
Events that took place on May 21st throughout medieval history.
Abu Bakr
Abu Bakr was the closest friend and companion of Muhammad and the first Muslim caliph. He was one of the first men to convert to Islam, and was chosen by the Prophet as his companion on the hijrah to Medina.
Alfred the Great
Alfred (also spelled Aelfred) was the King of Wessex who resisted Danish incursion and united much of the individual English kingdoms under one rule in the process. For his military skill, his administrative acumen, his promotion of learning and his achievement in uniting virtually all of England, Alfred is the only English king to be tagged "the Great."
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Portrait of Henry VIII in early manhood by an unknown artist.
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Portrait of Cardinal Wolsey at Christ Church by an unknown artist
This Date in Medieval History - May 24
Events that took place on May 24th throughout medieval history.
This Date in Medieval History - May 23
Events that took place on May 23rd throughout medieval history.
This Date in Medieval History - May 22
Events that took place on May 22nd throughout medieval history.
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Portrait of Catherine of Aragon by an unknown artist.
Star Chamber
The Court of Star Chamber evolved from the medieval English king's council as a supplement to common-law courts, but though it served swift justice, it was subject to abuses.
Medieval and Renaissance Writers Quiz
Medieval and Renaissance Writers Quiz Who Wrote It? How well do you know your medieval and Renaissance
Blame it On the Rain
We've had a few rowdy storms here in central Texas this past week, one of which wreaked havoc with my internet connection. Heck, I'm just glad my computer's not fried!...
Fifth Crusade: Departing for Egypt
On May 24, 1218, a group of German, Dutch, Frisian, and Flemish Crusaders set sail from Acre to capture the port of Damietta, Egypt. Our new Military History Guide Kennedy...
Random Question
Do you like trivia? Enjoy medieval history? Love to be surprised? Then try our Random Question. Just click this link and be taken to one of more than five hundred...
How high was height?
A common misconception about the average height of societies is that everyone was much shorter in the past, and that average height increased steadily as the centuries went on. In...
Blog Blog Blog
Here are a few items of interest to medieval buffs from bloggers around the web:
What's so fascinating about a little sandstone tablet? Martin Rundkvis explains in his blog Aardvarchaeology
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