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How the Normans Fought the Byzantine Empire

Explore nearly two centuries of warfare between the Normans and the Byzantine Empire, from southern Italy to the Balkans.

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Christian Migrants Helped Shape Pagan Medieval Vilnius, Study Finds

Isotope analysis of a medieval cemetery reveals how Christian migrants helped shape Vilnius while Lithuania remained officially pagan.

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Online Courses in Roman and Byzantine History

After Constantine Academy — Online Courses

Seminars in Byzantine studies from the After Constantine Academy. Hagiography, religion and society in Byzantium, and martyrdom in the Roman

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The Letters of Heloise: Love, Learning, and Life as a Medieval Woman

Heloise’s letters reveal a medieval woman caught between enduring love, religious duty, and the expectations of her age. Andrea Maraschi explores how they also showcase her remarkable learning and her willingness to express thoughts and emotions rarely preserved in medieval women’s writing.

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The Battle of Formigny (1450)

As the Hundred Years’ War entered its final chapter, England and France fought for control of Normandy. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly examine the road to the Battle of Formigny and its decisive impact on the war.

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Carcassonne: Medievalism, Cathars, and Fortress

Carcassonne: Medievalism, Cathars, and Fortress

Walk the streets of Carcassonne with an expert guide. Learn the medieval history of the city and fortress, its importance in French history,

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15 Legendary Medieval Places People Believed Were Real

Explore 15 legendary places that shaped medieval maps, literature and beliefs about the distant and unknown parts of the world.

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The Fifth Crusade: 5 Fascinating Facts from the Forgotten Campaign

Discover five fascinating facts about the Fifth Crusade, from the siege of Damietta and military innovations to the Nile’s decisive role in its failure.

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Online Course: En Garde! Fencing in Late Medieval and Early Modern England

En Garde! Fencing in Late Medieval and Early Modern England

From apprentices in the street to princes at court, fencing was widespread in late medieval and early modern England. This course explores t

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Lost Carolingian Text Written for Charlemagne Discovered

A newly identified Carolingian text written for Charlemagne offers insights into biblical interpretation, Islam and intellectual life at the emperor’s court.

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The Viking Sieges of Medieval Paris

Why were the Vikings able to besiege Paris twice? Danielle Turner explores the political divisions, military strategy, and decisions that shaped these famous ninth-century attacks.

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Heresy and Orthodoxy in the Byzantine Empire

Discover how the Byzantine Empire defined orthodoxy, confronted heresy, and used councils, theology, and imperial power to defend Christian unity.

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Online Course: Relics in Antiquity and the Middle Ages

Relics in Antiquity and the Middle Ages

This course examines sacred objects in the premodern Mediterranean world, with a focus on the Christian veneration of relics. Students will

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Medieval Fresco Restored at Florence’s Santa Maria Novella

A fourteenth-century fresco in Florence’s Basilica of Santa Maria Novella has returned to public view after restoration, revealing new details of the medieval devotional image.

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The Rules of a Medieval Tournament

What rules did knights follow at a medieval tournament? Explore the 1478 Bamberg regulations covering weapons, noble status, squires, clothing, and more.

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How Medieval Sailors Measured Time and Distance at Sea

Learn how medieval mariners measured time and distance at sea using lead lines, tides, lunar calculations, and memorised sailing directions.

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New Exhibition Explores the Medieval Mongol Empire

More than 240 rare artefacts from Mongolia are now on display in Leeds, offering visitors a fresh look at Genghis Khan and the empire that transformed the medieval world.

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