Ramesses III cartouche found in JordanThe discovery of Ramesses III's cartouche in Jordan reveals new insights into Egypt's historical influence.
4,000 fragments of 2nd c. wall paintings found in Roman villa in SpainExcavation in Villajoyosa uncovers 2nd-century Roman villa wall fragments showcasing elaborate designs and contributing to historical understanding.
Medieval derelict ship found in BarcelonaA 500-year-old ship, Ciutadella I, was discovered in Barcelona, marking a significant archaeological find related to the city's maritime history.
3D animation of Colosseum explains allThe 3D animation by Deconstructed provides an in-depth understanding of the Colosseum's construction and functions, particularly its crowd control and performance mechanics.
Medieval Settlement Unearthed in Germany Reveals Rare Sword Belt Fitting - Medievalists.netArchaeologists in Paderborn uncovered a medieval settlement beneath a Bronze Age burial site, revealing significant historical agricultural practices.
Macedonian site may be lost capital of ancient kingdomRecent excavations reveal that Gradishte is a complex urban center much older than previously thought, possibly predating Alexander the Great.
Ramesses III cartouche found in JordanThe discovery of Ramesses III's cartouche in Jordan reveals new insights into Egypt's historical influence.
4,000 fragments of 2nd c. wall paintings found in Roman villa in SpainExcavation in Villajoyosa uncovers 2nd-century Roman villa wall fragments showcasing elaborate designs and contributing to historical understanding.
Medieval derelict ship found in BarcelonaA 500-year-old ship, Ciutadella I, was discovered in Barcelona, marking a significant archaeological find related to the city's maritime history.
3D animation of Colosseum explains allThe 3D animation by Deconstructed provides an in-depth understanding of the Colosseum's construction and functions, particularly its crowd control and performance mechanics.
Medieval Settlement Unearthed in Germany Reveals Rare Sword Belt Fitting - Medievalists.netArchaeologists in Paderborn uncovered a medieval settlement beneath a Bronze Age burial site, revealing significant historical agricultural practices.
Macedonian site may be lost capital of ancient kingdomRecent excavations reveal that Gradishte is a complex urban center much older than previously thought, possibly predating Alexander the Great.
New Medieval Books: The Queens and Royal Women of Sweden, c. 970-1330 - Medievalists.netThe book reveals the significant roles Swedish queens played in shaping medieval Sweden's politics and culture.
Historian Uncovers Unusual Rewards for Victory in Late Medieval Spain - Medievalists.netIn 1483, a Castilian nobleman's success in battle earned him a queen's dress, establishing a unique tradition of royal gifts linked to military achievement.
Battle of StalingradThe Battle of Stalingrad marked a crucial turning point in World War II, leading to a significant defeat for Germany and a turning point in the war.
Ford Woody car found in shipwreck of USS YorktownThe USS Yorktown wreck reveals a 1940-41 Ford automobile, highlighting unusual findings during its exploration and the ship's historical impact.
The Red Army in WWIIThe Red Army shifted from defeats to decisive victories from 1942, ultimately leading to the defeat of Nazi Germany.
Battle of StalingradThe Battle of Stalingrad marked a crucial turning point in World War II, leading to a significant defeat for Germany and a turning point in the war.
Ford Woody car found in shipwreck of USS YorktownThe USS Yorktown wreck reveals a 1940-41 Ford automobile, highlighting unusual findings during its exploration and the ship's historical impact.
The Red Army in WWIIThe Red Army shifted from defeats to decisive victories from 1942, ultimately leading to the defeat of Nazi Germany.
The Medieval Fiscal Revolution: How Kings Took Control of Money and Taxes - Medievalists.netKings regained control over coinage, establishing a monopoly to reflect and serve the community's interests.
How Powerful Was a Medieval Lance Strike? Physics Students Do the Math - Medievalists.netJousting impacts deliver forces comparable to car crashes, with knights generating significant momentum and energy upon striking with a lance.
New Medieval Books: Historians on Robin Hood - Medievalists.netThe book analyzes Robin Hood's legend, its origins, societal context, and impact on medieval culture through 16 scholarly essays.
How to Destroy Your Economy: The Case of Alfonso the Learned - Medievalists.netAlfonso X's economic mismanagement and policy overreach led to his political downfall, highlighting the risks of centralized control.
Can We Build a Forest from It or Not? Investigating the Relics of the True Cross - Medievalists.netNumerous churches claiming fragments of the True Cross led to skepticism about the authenticity of relics.
20 Brilliant Quotes from Medieval Kings and Queens - Medievalists.netMedieval rulers demonstrated sharp intellect, wit, and philosophical insight through their reflections and quotes.
The Medieval Fiscal Revolution: How Kings Took Control of Money and Taxes - Medievalists.netKings regained control over coinage, establishing a monopoly to reflect and serve the community's interests.
How Powerful Was a Medieval Lance Strike? Physics Students Do the Math - Medievalists.netJousting impacts deliver forces comparable to car crashes, with knights generating significant momentum and energy upon striking with a lance.
New Medieval Books: Historians on Robin Hood - Medievalists.netThe book analyzes Robin Hood's legend, its origins, societal context, and impact on medieval culture through 16 scholarly essays.
How to Destroy Your Economy: The Case of Alfonso the Learned - Medievalists.netAlfonso X's economic mismanagement and policy overreach led to his political downfall, highlighting the risks of centralized control.
Can We Build a Forest from It or Not? Investigating the Relics of the True Cross - Medievalists.netNumerous churches claiming fragments of the True Cross led to skepticism about the authenticity of relics.
20 Brilliant Quotes from Medieval Kings and Queens - Medievalists.netMedieval rulers demonstrated sharp intellect, wit, and philosophical insight through their reflections and quotes.
Your life is at the mercy of seemingly random tiny eventsSmall, seemingly random events significantly shape our lives and societies.'Fluke' explores the profound impact of chaos, chance, and randomness on our experiences.
Lost for Decades, a Medieval Madonna and Child Returns in Stunning Restoration - Medievalists.netA 15th-century Madonna and Child sculpture has been restored and displayed publicly after being lost for over seventy years.
Conservation Work Begins at St Oswald's Priory, Believed Burial Site of thelfld - Medievalists.netSt Oswald's Priory is being preserved through a grant for restoration and better public engagement.
16th c. mural found on the Grand CanalA 16th century mural depicting allegorical figures has been rediscovered in Venice during renovations, showcasing its artistic and cultural significance.
Only in NY: This Bronx high school has its own Holocaust museum - Jewish Telegraphic AgencyBronx Science is unique for its Holocaust museum, enriching students' education through firsthand historical artifacts.
Hoshi: A Short Documentary on the 1300-Year-Old Hotel Run by the Same Japanese Family for 46 GenerationsHōshi Ryokan is the oldest running family business, operated by the same family for 46 generations since 718 AD.
Medieval Manx Crosses Return to Jurby Church on the Isle of Man - Medievalists.netThe medieval crosses at Jurby Church were rediscovered and publicly displayed, highlighting community preservation efforts and historical significance.
Lost for Decades, a Medieval Madonna and Child Returns in Stunning Restoration - Medievalists.netA 15th-century Madonna and Child sculpture has been restored and displayed publicly after being lost for over seventy years.
Conservation Work Begins at St Oswald's Priory, Believed Burial Site of thelfld - Medievalists.netSt Oswald's Priory is being preserved through a grant for restoration and better public engagement.
16th c. mural found on the Grand CanalA 16th century mural depicting allegorical figures has been rediscovered in Venice during renovations, showcasing its artistic and cultural significance.
Only in NY: This Bronx high school has its own Holocaust museum - Jewish Telegraphic AgencyBronx Science is unique for its Holocaust museum, enriching students' education through firsthand historical artifacts.
Hoshi: A Short Documentary on the 1300-Year-Old Hotel Run by the Same Japanese Family for 46 GenerationsHōshi Ryokan is the oldest running family business, operated by the same family for 46 generations since 718 AD.
Medieval Manx Crosses Return to Jurby Church on the Isle of Man - Medievalists.netThe medieval crosses at Jurby Church were rediscovered and publicly displayed, highlighting community preservation efforts and historical significance.
New Medieval Books: The Hippodrome of Constantinople - Medievalists.netThe Hippodrome of Constantinople was crucial to Byzantine culture, functioning as a center for public life, politics, and sport.
Ancient DNA poses puzzle of why Phoenicians spread culture but not their genesThe Phoenician civilization spread culture but not DNA, as Punic people's genomes lack links to ancient Middle Easterners.
Villa d'Este's Grotto of Diana reopens to the public after 50 yearsThe Grotto of Diana at Villa d'Este reopens after restoration, reviving 16th-century artistry and architectural marvel.
4 Elizabethan Playwrights and PoetsThe Elizabethan era was a rich period for literary development in England, featuring many influential yet lesser-known writers.John Lyly's prose style, euphuism, introduced a new elegance to English literature.
This Barking DogAnti-Protestant sentiment in 1593 led to the arrest of Thomas Kyd, who claimed Christopher Marlowe's atheism influenced the controversial pamphlets.
4 Elizabethan Playwrights and PoetsThe Elizabethan era was a rich period for literary development in England, featuring many influential yet lesser-known writers.John Lyly's prose style, euphuism, introduced a new elegance to English literature.
This Barking DogAnti-Protestant sentiment in 1593 led to the arrest of Thomas Kyd, who claimed Christopher Marlowe's atheism influenced the controversial pamphlets.
Oxford academics used cup made from human skull at formal dinners until 2015The use of a human skull chalice at Oxford highlights uncomfortable truths about colonialism and historical injustices in academia.
Why Some of Japan's Most Exciting Cultural Figures Are of Korean DescentJapan's imperial legacy includes a significant Korean heritage that remains underacknowledged and its historical impacts are often glossed over in education.
Oxford academics used cup made from human skull at formal dinners until 2015The use of a human skull chalice at Oxford highlights uncomfortable truths about colonialism and historical injustices in academia.
Why Some of Japan's Most Exciting Cultural Figures Are of Korean DescentJapan's imperial legacy includes a significant Korean heritage that remains underacknowledged and its historical impacts are often glossed over in education.
The Violent and Mysterious Death of Christopher MarloweChristopher Marlowe, a renowned Elizabethan playwright and poet, died in a violent altercation over a tavern bill.
Daily Life in a Medieval Monastery - Medievalists.netMonastic life at Cluny Abbey in the Middle Ages combined rigorous schedules of prayer and work, emphasizing community service and spiritual devotion.
The Debate about Underwear among Medieval Monks - Medievalists.netMedieval monks' undergarments reflect complex debates on modesty, masculinity, and discipline across monastic communities throughout the Middle Ages.
Daily Life in a Medieval Monastery - Medievalists.netMonastic life at Cluny Abbey in the Middle Ages combined rigorous schedules of prayer and work, emphasizing community service and spiritual devotion.
The Debate about Underwear among Medieval Monks - Medievalists.netMedieval monks' undergarments reflect complex debates on modesty, masculinity, and discipline across monastic communities throughout the Middle Ages.
4 Lesser-Known Elizabethan Playwrights and PoetsLyly's euphuism significantly influenced the development of English prose, offering a more elegant style that appealed to Elizabethan audiences.
The Fascinating Backstory Behind Our PronounsThe pronoun "he" is the oldest, while others like "she" and "they" emerged from linguistic evolution.
Tintoretto's monumental Crucifixion restoredTintoretto's 'Crucifixion' has undergone a transformative restoration, restoring its original color and brilliance after two years of meticulous work.
I'm Sorry, But Anyone Under The Age Of 42 Won't Get Far On This Generational Pop Culture QuizSure, there's been A LOT of iconic pop culture from the last 40 years...but how much do you remember?Were you even alive to remember all of those moments?Or have they all faded from memory?
A Vision from Heaven: The Dream That Inspired Cluny's Great Church - Medievalists.netGunzo's divine vision led to the monumental expansion of Cluny Abbey, making it the largest church in medieval Europe.
How Robots and Drones Could Help Save Medieval Cathedrals - Medievalists.netModern technology is reshaping disaster response in heritage conservation, showcasing tools like drones and robotic dogs that enhance safety and efficiency.
New NOVA doc puts Revolutionary War weapons to the testThe documentary reveals how technology and weaponry significantly influenced the American Revolutionary War's outcomes.
How Robots and Drones Could Help Save Medieval Cathedrals - Medievalists.netModern technology is reshaping disaster response in heritage conservation, showcasing tools like drones and robotic dogs that enhance safety and efficiency.
New NOVA doc puts Revolutionary War weapons to the testThe documentary reveals how technology and weaponry significantly influenced the American Revolutionary War's outcomes.
Medieval manuscripts were bound in sealskinMedieval manuscripts at Clairvaux Abbey were bound in sealskin instead of the locally assumed deer or boar.
Medieval Bible Reveals Secrets of Parchment-Making, Study Finds - Medievalists.netThe parchment of the 13th-century Hamburg Bible provides insights into medieval animal anatomy and craftsmanship of manuscript making.
Medieval manuscripts were bound in sealskinMedieval manuscripts at Clairvaux Abbey were bound in sealskin instead of the locally assumed deer or boar.
Medieval Bible Reveals Secrets of Parchment-Making, Study Finds - Medievalists.netThe parchment of the 13th-century Hamburg Bible provides insights into medieval animal anatomy and craftsmanship of manuscript making.
Peer-review: The Good, The Bad, and The Amusing, with Tina Sessa and Marion Kruse - Medievalists.netThe peer-review process in the humanities is vital for academic integrity and can be optimized through constructive feedback.
'If you're boring, you're not going to educate.' - Harvard GazetteRandall Kennedy is a unique legal scholar known for his open-minded and nuanced approach to issues surrounding race and law.
5 Things You Didn't Know About the Crown of Thorns - Medievalists.netThe Crown of Thorns symbolizes renewal in its original description, not just suffering.
SlaveVoyages finds new home at Harvard - Harvard GazetteThe SlaveVoyages tool, documenting the trans-Atlantic slave trade, will now be permanently hosted at Harvard University.
More Than Scholars and Victims: The Forgotten Lives of Medieval Jews - Medievalists.netJewish women in the Middle Ages were largely overlooked, often depicted only as victims alongside male counterparts.
Ten Articles about Monty Python and the Holy Grail - Medievalists.netMonty Python and the Holy Grail celebrates 50 years as a cult film, significantly influencing both comedy and medieval studies.
New Medieval Books: The Donkey King - Medievalists.netThe donkey serves as a dual symbol in Arabic literature, representing both comedic and supernatural elements.
More Than Scholars and Victims: The Forgotten Lives of Medieval Jews - Medievalists.netJewish women in the Middle Ages were largely overlooked, often depicted only as victims alongside male counterparts.
Ten Articles about Monty Python and the Holy Grail - Medievalists.netMonty Python and the Holy Grail celebrates 50 years as a cult film, significantly influencing both comedy and medieval studies.
New Medieval Books: The Donkey King - Medievalists.netThe donkey serves as a dual symbol in Arabic literature, representing both comedic and supernatural elements.
Celtic necropolis has no skeletons but exceptional swordsThe excavation at Creuzier-le-Neuf has uncovered remarkable Iron Age artifacts, including rare well-preserved swords and intricate metal jewelry.
Tudor Wall Paintings Uncovered in Northern England Lodge - Medievalists.netRare 16th-century wall paintings with national significance uncovered at The Ashes Tudor hunting lodge, now legally protected for preservation.
16th c. wall paintings found in Tudor hunting lodgeRenovations at The Ashes uncovered rare 16th-century wall paintings, exemplifying unique Tudor artistry with Grotesque motifs.
Tudor Wall Paintings Uncovered in Northern England Lodge - Medievalists.netRare 16th-century wall paintings with national significance uncovered at The Ashes Tudor hunting lodge, now legally protected for preservation.
16th c. wall paintings found in Tudor hunting lodgeRenovations at The Ashes uncovered rare 16th-century wall paintings, exemplifying unique Tudor artistry with Grotesque motifs.
Henry Box Brown on Slavery in the United StatesHenry Box Brown's autobiography details his escape from slavery, underscoring the complexities of his experience despite being favored by his master.
Henry Box BrownHenry Box Brown famously escaped slavery by mailing himself in a box to abolitionists in Philadelphia, becoming an influential anti-slavery speaker.
Henry Box Brown on Slavery in the United StatesHenry Box Brown's autobiography details his escape from slavery, underscoring the complexities of his experience despite being favored by his master.
Henry Box BrownHenry Box Brown famously escaped slavery by mailing himself in a box to abolitionists in Philadelphia, becoming an influential anti-slavery speaker.
50 Viking Sayings That Still Hit Hard Today - Medievalists.netViking Age sayings reveal sharp wit and wisdom of Norse society.
New Medieval Books: Enchanted Creatures - Medievalists.netMonsters across cultures reveal deep, enduring human fascinations and fears, persisting from childhood fantasies into adulthood.
The Medieval Judicial Revolution: Royal Power and the Rise of State Justice - Medievalists.netThe continuity thesis challenges the rupture thesis by suggesting no significant divide between medieval and modern state development.
New Medieval Books: The Galdrabok - Medievalists.netGaldrabók is a crucial grimoire highlighting Icelandic and Nordic magic traditions that serves both academic and general interest.
Sojourner Truth's Escape from SlaverySojourner Truth's decision to leave slavery is a powerful assertion of freedom and moral agency.
Harriet JacobsHarriet Jacobs' autobiography 'Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl' is a crucial primary document on slavery, showcasing her journey from enslavement to freedom.
Sojourner TruthSojourner Truth was a prominent abolitionist and civil rights advocate who escaped slavery and fought for women's rights in the United States.
Sojourner Truth's Escape from SlaverySojourner Truth's decision to leave slavery is a powerful assertion of freedom and moral agency.
Harriet JacobsHarriet Jacobs' autobiography 'Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl' is a crucial primary document on slavery, showcasing her journey from enslavement to freedom.
Sojourner TruthSojourner Truth was a prominent abolitionist and civil rights advocate who escaped slavery and fought for women's rights in the United States.
Italian Colonialism in EritreaItaly established Eritrea as its first colony to enhance its global status during the age of imperialism.
Fear of InsurrectionThe White community's fear of insurrection prompted violent reprisals against Blacks following Nat Turner's Rebellion, as recounted in Jacobs' autobiography.
Battle of EdingtonThe Battle of Edington was crucial in establishing Wessex's survival and initiated a new political landscape between the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings.
Installation of Vasa's new support structure beginsThe installation of a new support structure begins to prevent the Vasa warship from sagging under its own weight.
Is Time Packaged the Same Way Across Cultures?Cultural perceptions of time and punctuality vary significantly, influencing social interactions and expectations between different societies.
Education in Roman SpainRoman education in western provinces had geographical limitations, with no compulsory state education for children and challenges in acquiring qualified teachers.
What Medieval Women Read - Medievalists.netWomen in the Middle Ages were not only readers but also maintained substantial libraries, challenging the notion of exclusive male literacy.
Icebergs, Iceland, and the Fall of Rome: New Evidence Reveals the Impact of a Medieval Climate Crisis - Medievalists.netNew evidence links a climate event to the reshaping of Europe after the Roman Empire's collapse.
New Medieval Books: Cinema Medievalia - Medievalists.netThe book explores modern portrayals of the Middle Ages in cinema through a collection of essays examining numerous films.
Why the Inquisition Didn't Prosecute Werewolves - Medievalists.netWerewolf trials in early modern Europe were prosecuted in secular courts for violence rather than being treated as heresy.
Opinion: New podcast delves into Saratoga's historyThe diverse stories of Saratoga's residents shape the community's identity.
The Starving Scholar: A Medieval Satire - Medievalists.netArts and humanities degrees are often undervalued, as highlighted in historical satire reflecting ongoing debates about education versus practical work.