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From Sin to Capitalism: Jacques Le Goff on Usury in the Middle Ages
Money, sin, and salvation were deeply intertwined in medieval society. Albert Bikaj explores Jacques Le Goff’s landmark work on usury and the Church, revealing how debates over lending, Purgatory, and eternal life helped shape the medieval economy.
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The Book of Daniel, the Four Kingdoms, and Imperial Eschatology, with Chris Bonura
The season finale of Byzantium & Friends - listen here
10 Open-Access Medieval Studies Articles from May 2026
What do Notre-Dame, a flying monk, Black Death survivors, and medieval Irish fosterage have in common?
They're all featured in our latest roundup of open-access medieval studies articles from May 2026.
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New episode of Bow & Blade: The Battle of Hattin (1187)
One of the pivotal battles of the Crusades, the Battle of Hattin was shaped by both brilliant strategy and disastrous decisions. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly explore how Saladin orchestrated a crushing defeat of the Crusader army, while also sharing insights into the film Kingdom of Heaven.
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Online Course: Tolkien and his Medieval Sources
Study a selection of Tolkien’s works in concert with his earlier medieval sources, trace the transformation of medieval texts in the popular
Course begins June 11th - click here to learn more and sign up
Winchester Cathedral Launches Major 10-Year Medieval Stone Conservation Project
Winchester Cathedral has launched a major new conservation campaign aimed at preserving part of its medieval structure for future generations.
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A Guide to Teaching and Learning Medieval Latin
Teachers and students of Medieval Latin often struggle to find the same range of learning materials available for Classical Latin. In this guide, Brigid Ehrmantraut highlights textbooks, anthologies, apps, and online resources that can help learners at every level engage more directly with medieval texts.
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New Online Course: Norse Myth and Legend in The Saga of the Volsungs
Trace the rise and ruin of a legendary family line in The Saga of the Volsungs in this interactive course. Through chapter reading and discu
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Israeli Forces Occupy Crusader Castle in Lebanon
One of the most famous castles of the Crusader era has once again become a battlefield. Israeli forces have occupied Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking their deepest incursion into the country in more than a quarter century and returning the medieval fortress to the centre of a modern conflict.
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How Medieval Craft Guilds Worked
Discover how medieval craft guilds regulated trade, trained apprentices, enforced quality standards, and shaped urban life across Europe during the Middle Ages.
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The Medieval Anti-War Satire You’ve Never Heard Of
Medieval literature is often filled with heroic battles and noble knights. But one fourteenth-century poem turned war into absurd comedy, mocking the very idea of military glory.
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Extreme Weather Pushed Medieval England into Crisis, Study Finds
A decade of freezing winters, failed harvests, deadly disease outbreaks, and economic collapse struck medieval England during the 1430s, according to new research that argues the crisis permanently reshaped English society and landholding.
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Meet Caritas Pirckheimer: Scholar, Abbess, and Renaissance Writer
When the Protestant Reformation swept through Nuremberg, one abbess refused to surrender her convent. Caritas Pirckheimer used scholarship, political connections, and years of literary experience to defend her community against reformers and city officials.
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Sumptuary Laws in Medieval Florence: The Fashion Rules Women Had to Follow
Medieval Florence tried to regulate luxury fashion with astonishingly detailed laws. Officials monitored everything from buttons and jewellery to fur, shoes, and even how prostitutes dressed in public.
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Five Medieval Objects That Caught Our Eye at TimeLine Auctions
Five fascinating medieval artefacts from the latest TimeLine Auctions sale, including a Byzantine icon fragment, an early medieval sword, and a badge depicting Thomas Becket.
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The Viking Sea: Ships, Storms, and Adventure in Old Norse Poetry
Explore how Viking-age poets described ships, storms, and seafaring adventure in Old Norse poetry, revealing the central role of the sea in medieval Scandinavian life.
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