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Medievalist.net @medievalists.bsky.social · 15m

Wear history proudly with the 'Emperor Justinian' t-shirt—celebrating the legacy of a medieval icon! 🏛️👕 www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/5944... #ByzantineHistory

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Emperor Justinian, ruler of the Byzantine Empire, depicted in a mosaic at Basilica San Vitale in Ravenna

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Medievalist.net @medievalists.bsky.social · 1h

In the Middle Ages, An Apple a Day Keeps Magic in Play www.medievalists.net/2025/07/midd... #Medieval

In the Middle Ages, An Apple a Day Keeps Magic in Play - Medievalists.net

From Arabic grimoires to Sephardic love spells, medieval Spain reveals how apples were used in magical rituals across cultures and centuries.

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Medievalist.net @medievalists.bsky.social · 15h

10 Fun Facts about Medieval Fashion www.medievalists.net/2025/10/fun-... #fashion #medievalsky

10 Fun Facts about Medieval Fashion - Medievalists.net

Discover 10 fun facts about medieval fashion, from straw hats to slipper-socks, revealing the surprising trends that shaped style in the Middle Ages.

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Medievalist.net @medievalists.bsky.social · 17h

Curious about magic in the Middle Ages? Dive into the fascinating world of medieval sorcery with us! medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/magic #Magic

The Magical World of the Early and High Middle Ages

Explore the fascinating world of magic, its practices, practitioners, and cultural impact. From court astrologers to village healers, we investigate the complex interplay between magic, religion, and…

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Medievalist.net @medievalists.bsky.social · 18h

West African Roots Found in Seventh-Century England, DNA Studies Shows www.medievalists.net/2025/08/west... #earlymedieval

West African Roots Found in Seventh-Century England, DNA Studies Shows - Medievalists.net

Archaeologists have analysed the DNA of two unrelated individuals buried in seventh-century cemeteries on England’s south coast, revealing that both had recent ancestors—likely…

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Medievalist.net @medievalists.bsky.social · 21h

Just in time for Banned Books Week: New Stories Told while Trimming the Wick www.medievalists.net/2025/10/new-... #books #MingDynasty #ChineseLiterature

New Medieval Books: New Stories Told while Trimming the Wick - Medievalists.net

This collection of 22 short stories from the early Ming Dynasty holds the distinction of being the first work of fiction ever banned in China. Fortunately, these tales—ranging from tender romances to…

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Medievalist.net @medievalists.bsky.social · 23h

We are featuring a new podcast on our YouTube Channel: The Early Career Researcher Podcast - check out their first episode at youtu.be/C9u1Vi_qLgw #academia

Should I do a PhD? - The Early Career Researcher Podcast

In our very first episode of the new pod, we explored one of the most important questions an early career research can ask, because it effectively starts your career: this question is: ‘Should I…

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Medievalist.net @medievalists.bsky.social · 1d

New Medieval Books: Monasticism in Ireland www.medievalists.net/2024/10/new-... #monasticism

New Medieval Books: Monasticism in Ireland - Medievalists.net

This book explores the functioning of monasteries in Ireland during the High Middle Ages and their integral role in the country's religious life. It addresses the key question: 'How monastic was the…

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Medievalist.net @medievalists.bsky.social · 1d

Medieval spookiness delivered—grab the Danse Macabre card today! 🕯️👻 www.redbubble.com/i/greeting-c... #DanseMacabre

"Danse Macabre: Medieval Spookiness" Greeting Card for Sale by Medievalists

The Danse of Death, a late medieval image found in The Nuremberg Chronicle • Millions of unique designs by independent artists. Find your thing.

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Medievalist.net @medievalists.bsky.social · 1d

New Medieval Books: Al-Qata’i: Ibn Tulun’s City Without Walls www.medievalists.net/2025/10/new-... #historicalfiction #newbooks

New Medieval Books: Al-Qata'i: Ibn Tulun's City Without Walls - Medievalists.net

This novel brings to life the rise and fall of the ninth-century Egyptian capital founded by the ambitious governor-turned-ruler Ahmad Ibn Tulun. Blending historical detail with vivid storytelling,…

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Princeton University Press @princetonupress.bsky.social · 1d

In How to Cope, Philip Freeman presents a vivid and accessible new translation of essential selections from Boethius’s Consolation of Philosophy—a moving classic about facing life’s worst events with courage and hope.

Out now: press.princeton.edu/books/hardco...

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How to Cope: An Ancient Guide to Enduring Hardship by Boethius, edited and translated by Philip Freeman

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Medievalist.net @medievalists.bsky.social · 1d

René of Anjou: The Medieval King Without a Kingdom www.medievalists.net/2025/07/rene... #History

René of Anjou: The Medieval King Without a Kingdom - Medievalists.net

A royal with grand titles and no throne, René of Anjou left behind not an empire but a legacy of art, poetry, and grace.

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Medievalist.net @medievalists.bsky.social · 1d

The Icelandic Sagas - Egil’s Saga Part 7 - an episode of The Medieval Murder Podcast youtu.be/5LBkpShLbBk?... #MedievalMurder

The Icelandic Sagas - Egil’s Saga Part 7

Hannah and Kevin continue their exploration of the famous Icelandic tale, Egil's Saga. Hello and welcome to Medieval Murder, the podcast that brings all things gruesome and historical to the comfort…

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Medievalist.net @medievalists.bsky.social · 1d

Our next live course is Social Hierarchies in Early Byzantium: Power, Status, and Society (330–700 CE) - starting Sunday, October 19th - sign up at medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/byza... #MedievalStudies #ByzantineStudies

Social Hierarchies in Early Byzantium: Power, Status, and So

Uncover the social world of Early Byzantium—where emperors ruled, clergy guided, soldiers fought, and commoners toiled. Explore how religion, law, and the economy shaped identity and mobility,…

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Medievalist.net @medievalists.bsky.social · 1d

New Medieval Books: The Annals of King T’aejo www.medievalists.net/2024/10/new-... #korea

New Medieval Books: The Annals of King T'aejo - Medievalists.net

In 1392, General Yi Songgye seized power in Korea, founding the Choson Dynasty. His government initiated a detailed set of annals, providing a daily record of his six-year reign and a wealth of…

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Medievalist.net @medievalists.bsky.social · 2d

Discover how medieval cities shaped society—enroll in our Urban Europe course today! 🏙️✨ medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/urban #MedievalCities #MedievalTowns #UrbanHistory #MedievalStudies

Urban Europe: Towns and Cities in the Middle Ages

The rise of cities in the European Middle Ages in different countries and cultures. Learn about the similarities of life and struggles of ordinary townsfolk, job opportunities, everyday lives and the…

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Medievalist.net @medievalists.bsky.social · 2d

Seven Things to Look for in Medieval Manuscripts www.medievalists.net/2023/10/seve... #medievalmanuscripts

Seven Things to Look for in Medieval Manuscripts - Medievalists.net

A guide to some of the interesting things you can look for in these manuscripts from the Middle Ages.

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Medievalist.net @medievalists.bsky.social · 2d

Baptism and Belonging: How Identity Was Shaped in Medieval Europe www.medievalists.net/2025/10/bapt... #baptism #medieval #Christianity

Baptism and Belonging: How Identity Was Shaped in Medieval Europe - Medievalists.net

Explore how baptism shaped faith, identity, and belonging in medieval Europe, influencing community ties, godparents, and views on the unbaptized.

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Medievalist.net @medievalists.bsky.social · 2d

Explore the clash of faiths and rising kingdoms in medieval Spain—sign up today! medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/beco... #MedievalSpain #MedievalStudies

Becoming Spain: an Introduction to the Spanish Middle Ages

An introduction to medieval Spain and what shaped this country, up to becoming a powerful empire. We learn about the religious and cultural tensions, never-ending battles, crusading, and slow…

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Medievalist.net @medievalists.bsky.social · 2d

Coins Reveal Medieval Economic Connections in Southeast Asia www.medievalists.net/2025/08/coin... #Medieval

Coins Reveal Medieval Economic Connections in Southeast Asia - Medievalists.net

Medieval silver coins with shared designs show how Southeast Asia’s economies were connected across vast distances, offering new insights into trade, politics, and cultural interaction.

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Medievalist.net @medievalists.bsky.social · 2d

Uncovering Medieval North Frisia: New Research Unit Explores Human Impact on the Wadden Sea www.medievalists.net/2025/10/unco... #Frisia #archaeology

Uncovering Medieval North Frisia: New Research Unit Explores Human Impact on the Wadden Sea - Medievalists.net

The TORF Research Unit is uncovering the medieval past of North Frisia’s Wadden Sea—revealing drowned settlements like Rungholt, storm surge disasters, and centuries-old human efforts to shape the…

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Medievalist.net @medievalists.bsky.social · 2d

10 Medieval Weapons That Changed the Course of the Middle Ages www.medievalists.net/2025/10/10-m... #history

10 Medieval Weapons That Changed the Course of the Middle Ages - Medievalists.net

Discover 10 iconic medieval weapons — from swords and longbows to trebuchets and Greek Fire — that shaped battles, toppled castles, and transformed warfare in the Middle Ages.

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Medievalist.net @medievalists.bsky.social · 2d

Explore the Middle Ages from the comfort of your inbox—subscribe now! ⚔️📖 www.medievalists.net/2012/11/subs... #middleages

Subscribe to our email newsletter - Medievalists.net

You can now get a weekly email from us!

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Medievalist.net @medievalists.bsky.social · 2d

The Pirate’s Daughter: A Story of Compassion from a Medieval Bestseller www.medievalists.net/2025/07/pira... #History

The Pirate’s Daughter: A Story of Compassion from a Medieval Bestseller - Medievalists.net

A tale from the medieval Gesta Romanorum tells of a pirate’s daughter who frees a prisoner and faces a moral trial. Her bold defense reveals a deeper lesson about compassion, loyalty, and justice.

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Medievalist.net @medievalists.bsky.social · 2d

The Norman Conquest, Part 2: Harold Godwinson, Harald Hardrada and William of Normandy - an episode of 'tis but a scratch: fact and fiction about the Middle Ages youtu.be/Au1EXsFbE20?... #normanconquest

The Norman Conquest, Part 2: Harold Godwinson, Harald Hardrada and William of Normandy

'tis but a scratch: fact and fiction about the Middle Ages - Episode 54 This is the second of our two part series on the Norman Conquest. In it Jenny and I discuss the military challenges faced by…

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