Medieval History

This rollicking adventure indicts lazy and self-satisfied readings of the past

Manuscripts have weathered the vicissitudes of time only thanks to human passion

Changes in the early modern period forced people to look at themselves anew

The region combines ancient and modern splendours with an eye turned ever northwards

Shelley Puhak’s woman-versus-woman rivalry between queens is only part of the story

Perhaps two new church histories have a salutary message for today’s C of E

Professor Jeremy Black and Graham Stewart discuss the impacts on medieval warfare

Professor Jeremy Black talks with Graham Stewart about the defence and capture of walled cities and castles