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When Garlic Defeated the Magnet: The Long Life of a Medieval Natural Belief - Medievalists.net

For centuries, scholars believed that something as ordinary as garlic could weaken the mysterious power of a magnet. The strange claim survived from…

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The Birth of Scotland

Discover the birth of Scotland as a polity, running from the Barbarian Conspiracy to the Declaration of Arbroath and explore the different identities, linguistic groups, and geo-political changes…

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Rare Runestone Discovered in the Faroe Islands - Medievalists.net

A rare runestone found at a possible medieval chapel in the Faroe Islands may bear the words “Here lies” or “Here rests.”

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New Medieval Books: Natural and Supernatural in Early Medieval England - Medievalists.net

Were strange creatures believed to inhabit the lands just beyond the known world? Could an illness be cured by a plant or a magic spell? As this book reveals, people in medieval England grappled with…

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Icons, Riots, and Theology: Why Iconoclasm Nearly Tore the Byzantine Empire Apart - Medievalists.net

Byzantine iconoclasm sparked riots, persecutions, and political turmoil as emperors, monks, and ordinary believers fought over the role of sacred images in the medieval Roman Empire.

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Trees in the Middle Ages: The Good and The Bad - Medievalists.net

Explore the symbolic world of medieval trees—sacred lindens, deadly yews, and feared walnuts—in faith, folklore, and daily life

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Urban Europe: Towns and Cities in the Middle Ages

The rise of cities in the European Middle Ages in different countries and cultures. Learn about the similarities of life and struggles of ordinary townsfolk, job opportunities, everyday lives and the…

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"May from Très Riches Heures de Jean de Berry" Journal for Sale by Medievalists

The month of May from the medieval manuscript Très Riches Heures de Jean de Berry • Millions of unique designs by independent artists. Find your thing.

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Medieval Life Hacks: Hygiene and Manners from the 12th Century - Medievalists.net

The Middle Ages are often depicted as a time when people were dirty and uncouth. But did they actually care about their appearance and behaviour?

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The Crusades: From Primary Source to Scholarly Verdict

A scholarly overview of the Crusades from the First Crusade (1095) to Saladin’s conquest of Jerusalem (1187). We examine primary sources from this period, considering how we can answer some of the mos...

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Did Medieval Castles Really Have Dungeons? - Medievalists.net

Dark underground dungeons are closely associated with medieval castles, but historical evidence reveals a very different story about imprisonment in the Middle Ages.

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Byzantine Shipwreck with Gold Treasures Discovered off the Croatian Coast - Medievalists.net

A Byzantine shipwreck off Croatia has revealed gold belt sets, imperial coins and a rare ring linked to the empire’s highest-ranking officials.

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Were Medieval German Soldiers Really Vassals? - Medievalists.net

David Bachrach challenges the idea that the milites of pre-Crusade Germany were vassals, revealing a diverse class of professional soldiers.

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10 Hidden Details in the Bayeux Tapestry - Medievalists.net

Look closely at the Bayeux Tapestry and you will spot humorous, strange, and fascinating scenes hidden within one of the Middle Ages’ most famous works of art.

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Twelve Medieval Types of Drunk, According to Oswald von Wolkenstein - Medievalists.net

Medieval poet Oswald von Wolkenstein knew his way around a wine jug—and the many personalities it could unleash. In one lively poem, he catalogued twelve all-too-recognisable types of drunk, from the…

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Introduction to Beowulf

An introduction to Beowulf. Read the Old English poem in its entirety and end the course by exploring a range of Old English and Germanic literature. All texts will be read in translation.

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Back to School Sale on Online Medieval Courses - Medievalists.net

From now until August 31st, use the coupon code BacktoSchool on any of our courses to get 15% off.

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The Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest

Want to learn about the Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest of England? This self-paced course details the primary and secondary sources that are needed to begin your learning about the events…

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Medieval Discovery Made on Norwegian Island - Medievalists.net

Archaeologists on Selja, a Norwegian island off the country’s western coast, have uncovered a previously unknown medieval stone building just 30 metres from Selja Monastery, raising new questions…

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Early Medieval Norse Cross Returns to Isle of Man Chapel - Medievalists.net

A 10th- or 11th-century Norse cross has returned to the Royal Chapel of St John on the Isle of Man following conservation work.

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The Beheaded Banker of Barcelona - Medievalists.net

Was a medieval banker in Catalonia executed for going bankrupt?

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Dark Age Britain

A detailed overview of Britain between the 5th and 8th centuries, traditionally referred to as the ‘Dark Ages’. Discover some of the lesser known aspects, themes, evidence, and figures of this…

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10 Open-Access Medieval Studies Articles from June 2026 - Medievalists.net

Discover ten open-access medieval studies articles published in June 2026, exploring Tolkien, the Black Death, Viking coins, medieval Sufism, and more.

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Introduction to Medieval England

An introduction to medieval England. Covers a basic timeline from the struggles of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms to the Norman Conquest, the complications of the Plantagenet dynasty leading to the Hundred…

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10 Open-Access Medieval Studies Articles Published in July 2026 - Medievalists.net

Discover ten open-access medieval studies articles published in July 2026, covering the Voynich Manuscript, King Arthur, bear-bating, archaeology and more.

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The Sirens: From Sage to Cannibal, From Goddess to Prostitute - Medievalists.net

Sultry and deadly seductresses, the Sirens are fearful, yet fascinating creatures that have captivated writers for centuries. But they weren't always depicted this way - what were the origins of the…

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The Most Controversial Books in Medieval Studies - Medievalists.net

Ten books that caused controversy in the field of medieval studies.

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