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The Medievalist
- Online Conference: Easter in Late Antiquity and the Middle AgesThis online conference takes place on April 1st. It is free to attend.
- Medieval Storytime: DogsThey've been our helpers, protectors, and best friends for thousands of years, but what did people in the Middle Ages think about our canine companions? This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle shares some medieval writers' thoughts about dogs.
- New Medieval Books: Women, Dance and Parish Religion in England, 1300-1640Those interested in how people decide what is immoral or sinful will find this a particularly fascinating case study. It tells the story of how one practice goes from something that people think is good to something that is seen as evil.
- True Crusader Crime: Medieval MuggersEven petty crime was still common, and was enormously difficult to stop.
- Thousands of iron staples were used to build Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, study findsWhen Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris was constructed in the 12th century, the builders made extensive use of iron to bind stones together. The 2019 fire that significantly damaged the cathedral enabled analyses leading to this discovery, which has been published in PLOS ONE.
- New Medieval Books: Medieval Muslim Mirrors for PrincesYou can read from nine texts from the medieval Islamic world that fall into the genre 'Mirrors for Princes' - political advice for a ruler. Many are translated for the first time, and give their views on topics such as the Nature of Sovereignty, the King's Character, Royal Authority, and Good Governance.
Kingdom Calendar
- Ruby JoustMay 26-29, 2023. Hosted by the Barony of Caer Mear in Ashland, VA. Their Royal Majesties, Their Royal Highnesses, Their Royal Majesties, Their Royal Majesties, Their Royal Majesties, and Their Royal Majesties will be attending.
- STORVIK NOVICE AND UNBELT TORUNAMENTJune 2-4, 2023. Hosted by the Barony of Storvik in Upper Marlboro, MD.
- Hawkwood Baronial BirthdayMay 19-21, 2023. Hosted by the Barony of Hawkwood in Old Fort, NC. Their Royal Majesties, Their Royal Highnesses, Their Royal Majesties, Their Royal Majesties, and Their Royal Majesties will be attending.
- Not Quite Quarterly Bragging Rights Tournament III DemoMay 20, 2023. Hosted by the Canton of Ritterwald in Aiken, SC.
- On TargetMay 13, 2023. Hosted by the Barony of Lochmere in Annapolis, MD.
- Day in the ParkMay 13, 2023. Hosted by the Canton of Charlesbury Crossing in Charlotte, NC.