The English Peasants’ Revolt of 1381 wasn’t an isolated outburst. Across medieval Europe, ordinary people challenged the authority of rulers who failed to live up to their end of the bargain.
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This has historically been a very strategic site, especially during the Crusades.
Morgan’s powers fall under two key branches of natural philosophy: the science of medicine, and the science of necromancy according to physics.
There has never been a singular Christian perspective on how religion, power and politics ought to relate to each other – not even in medieval ‘Christendom.’
Hawks offered women both real and symbolic means to express gender, power and status within a male-dominated world.
In the past British people believed hedgehogs could cause harm and damage livestock, and even that witches could transform into them.
The Middle Ages weren’t as dreary and desperate as you’d think, and peasants often had weeks of idle time during the holidays. On Christmas Day, the party was just getting started.
We created the database in order to challenge assumptions about the lack of professionalism of everyday soldiers.
Moscow’s framing of its enemies as ‘Anglo-Saxon’ follows a strategy of misusing history to justify the invasion of Ukraine.
In the 14th century, Sundays were particularly deadly.
Many people exaggerate their experiences of travel and pilgrimage, but such fabrications date back to the Middle Ages.
Medieval Europeans became accustomed to hot, dry seasons – and they knew how to endure them.
Isidore of Seville preserved knowledge in the ‘Dark Ages’, earning him the title of patron saint of the internet. His work laid the groundwork for today’s world of shared information.
Emperor Augustus’ scheme for retired soldiers paid a decent sum after 25 years, so retirement age could be as young as 42 while they were still strong and healthy.
In the future, a program like AI Jesus could be used to hear confessions around the clock. But with no experience of having a human body, it cannot engage or absolve human sins.
The show brings the experiences, stories and voices of women from the distant past to life.
Demons were considered very real and very threatening throughout the medieval and early-modern periods.
Cecile O’Rahilly was responsible for groundbreaking research on the historical and literary ties between Ireland and Wales.
King Cnut has the dubious honour of being the first person recorded in English history to have been disturbed by something frustratingly urgent just as he was about to enjoy a bath.
Warrior-monks crusaded for Christianity throughout medieval Europe. Adding to the ongoing mystery surrounding the military order is their enigmatic seal.
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Lecturer in Medieval History, The University of Queensland
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Professor Emerita of Medieval History, University of Rhode Island
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Professor in Medieval History, University of Reading
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