Tag: Medieval

1,000 Years of Medieval European History in 20 Minutes

Many medievalists object to the term ``Dark Ages'' being applied to the…

The enchanting history of Oxford University’s 750-year-old medieval library

Currently, only a few volumes in the library are chained together purely…

Why Animals Look So Strange in Medieval Manuscripts

You may not hear it every day, but Chimera The word remains…

10 Stunning Medieval Dresses for Weddings, Ren Fairs & Festivals

Photo: FestockHow many times have you looked at your wardrobe and found…

How Everything in a Medieval Castle Worked, from Its Moats to Its Dungeons

Very few people have ever set foot in a real medieval castle,…

How Medieval Cathedrals Were Built Without Science, or Even Mathematics

While the public may confuse science and engineering to some extent, anyone…

The Technology That Brought Down Medieval Castles and Changed the Middle Ages

Civilizations have moved past the use of castles long ago, but their…

Progressives Are Trying to Take Over Medieval Studies–Rachel Fulton Brown

August 14, 2018Critical theorists and social justice warriors are trying to do…