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Military Intelligence and Planning in the Carolingian Empire www.medievalists.net/2026/02/mili... #militaryhistory #Carolingians
Military Intelligence and Planning in the Carolingian Empire - Medievalists.net
David Bachrach explores how the Carolingian rulers gathered intelligence, interrogated travellers, and compiled detailed frontier reports to plan and execute their military campaigns.
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February 19, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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The Unusual Status of the Unborn Child in Medieval Valais www.medievalists.net/2025/11/unus... #middleages
The Unusual Status of the Unborn Child in Medieval Valais - Medievalists.net
Medieval Valais developed distinctive laws on the unborn child, combining Roman legal traditions and Christian beliefs to shape inheritance rights, baptismal requirements, and ideas of life before…
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February 19, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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Explore how belief shaped the medieval world 📜⛪ Dive into religion, faith, and devotion in the Middle Ages. medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/reli... #MedievalReligion
Religion and Faith in the European Middle Ages
The development and challenges of the Christian faith and other religious discourses in medieval Europe over 700 years. Explore cults and beliefs, including heretical movements, persecutions and the…
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February 19, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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Pain is Salvation: Flagellant Songs in the Middle Ages www.medievalists.net/2022/02/flag... #medievalmusic
Pain is Salvation: Flagellant Songs in the Middle Ages - Medievalists.net
The history of flagellant songs will be explored, beginning with their origin among the flagellants in Italy and tracing their transmission and adoption among flagellants in Germany.
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February 19, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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📰 Chemical signatures preserved in human bones show how social inequality in medieval England could be "measured at the dinner table" 🍽️

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Medieval Diets Varied by Social Status in England, Study Finds - Medievalists.net
New isotope research reveals how social status shaped medieval diets in England, showing differences between friars, townspeople, rural residents, and hospital burials.
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February 18, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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New Medieval Books: Daoist Master Changchun’s Journey to the West www.medievalists.net/2025/02/new-... #books
New Medieval Books: Daoist Master Changchun's Journey to the West - Medievalists.net
An account of a three-year trip from China to the Mongol domain in the 13th century, this translation details the travels and experience of religious men as they enter a world very different from…
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February 18, 2026 at 9:17 PM
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February 18, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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Explore the Medieval Maps of the Ryukyu Kingdom Online www.medievalists.net/2026/02/medi... #history #Ryukyu #maps
Explore the Medieval Maps of the Ryukyu Kingdom Online - Medievalists.net
Explore the Ryukyu Kuniezu—three massive 17th-century maps of the Ryukyu Kingdom—now online in high resolution, with zoomable details of Okinawa and the island chains, plus the Wako Zukan pirate…
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February 18, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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⚔️ Explore historical martial arts through manuscripts and expert insight—all from your laptop. medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/fenc... #MedievalMartialArts #MedievalStudies
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 the fascinating careers and martial arts of those who…
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February 18, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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How Medieval Navies Recruited Sailors Who Didn’t Want to Sail www.medievalists.net/2025/02/medi... #history
How Medieval Navies Recruited Sailors Who Didn’t Want to Sail - Medievalists.net
Medieval navies struggled to find willing sailors, often resorting to bribes, deception, and even forced service to fill their ranks. From staged sea battles to promises of silver and spoils,…
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February 18, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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Work, Prayer and Service: The Beguines of Medieval Paris www.medievalists.net/2025/11/begu... #beguines
Work, Prayer and Service: The Beguines of Medieval Paris - Medievalists.net
A detailed look at the beguines of medieval Paris, examining their origins, royal support, daily life, and the debates their unconventional religious vocation sparked.
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February 18, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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From Medieval Moon Princess to Anime Icon: The Many Lives of Princess Kaguya www.medievalists.net/2026/02/medi... #anime #kaguya #cosmicprincesskaguya #medievalism
From Medieval Moon Princess to Anime Icon: The Many Lives of Princess Kaguya - Medievalists.net
From tragic moon princess to anime icon, discover how Princess Kaguya’s medieval story lives on.
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February 17, 2026 at 11:11 PM
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Conquering Imposter Syndrome - The Early Career Researcher Podcast youtu.be/ddmHa8cd_wg?... #academia
Conquering Imposter Syndrome - Early Career Researcher, Episode 15
In this episode, Charlie and Rachael are joined by Dr Laura Varnham of Oxford University, as we talk about Imposter Syndrome. We walk through what Imposter Syndrome is, how to spot it, and how we can…
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February 17, 2026 at 9:17 PM
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New Medieval Books: In Search of Norfolk’s First Stone Churches www.medievalists.net/2025/02/new-... #England
New Medieval Books: In Search of Norfolk's First Stone Churches - Medievalists.net
What materials were used to build churches in the Middle Ages? This book offers a study of 649 churches in the English county of Norfolk, revealing what kind of stone they used, some of which was…
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February 17, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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My medieval gender and sexuality online courses is starting up again next week, and we have a couple spaces left if you want to come nerd out with me for six weeks.
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Medieval Gender and Sexuality
An introduction to conceptions of gender and sexuality in the medieval period. Each week historian Eleanor Janega discusses the philosophical and societal underpinnings that shaped culture and relatio...
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February 13, 2026 at 12:19 PM
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Out today in North America! Celtic Magic: A Practitioner’s Guide, published by @thamesandhudson.bsky.social www.medievalists.net/2026/02/new-... #books #medieval #celtic
New Medieval Books: Celtic Magic - Medievalists.net
The Celts, who had lived in northwestern Europe since antiquity, developed a distinctive religious and supernatural worldview. This book explores their beliefs and traces their continuing influence…
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February 17, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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Explore the rich world of medieval music and its lasting legacy—enroll today! 🌟🎼 medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/music #MedievalMusic
Introduction to Medieval Music
The history of music in Europe, sacred and secular, from its roots in Ancient Greece to the 14th century. Learn about chants and their use in the medieval mass, developments in musical notation and…
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February 17, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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The Perils of Medieval Pubs: Drinking, Gambling, and Disorder www.medievalists.net/2025/02/peri... #medieval
The Perils of Medieval Pubs: Drinking, Gambling, and Disorder - Medievalists.net
Medieval pubs were more than just places to drink—they were hubs of gambling, crime, and deadly brawls. From barroom assassinations to drunken feuds that ended in murder, these rowdy establishments…
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February 17, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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Write your winter stories 🏰❄️ — this February Très Riches Heures notebook makes the perfect seasonal companion. www.redbubble.com/i/notebook/F... #MedievalNotebook
"February from Très Riches Heures de Jean de Berry (with month included)" Journal for Sale by Medievalists
The month of February from the medieval manuscript Très Riches Heures de Jean de Berry • Millions of unique designs by independent artists. Find your thing.
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February 17, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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Medieval Diets Varied by Social Status in England, Study Finds www.medievalists.net/2026/02/medi... #medieval #socialhistory #foodhistory #EnglishHistory
Medieval Diets Varied by Social Status in England, Study Finds - Medievalists.net
New isotope research reveals how social status shaped medieval diets in England, showing differences between friars, townspeople, rural residents, and hospital burials.
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February 17, 2026 at 11:27 AM
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Armour, archers, and ambition ⚔️🏰 Dive into the Hundred Years’ War and the clash that reshaped medieval Europe. medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/hund... #MedievalWarfare
The Hundred Years’ War and the Birth of Modern Europe
Explore the Hundred Years’ War—its causes, key themes, and lasting impact on society, nationalism, and power. Discover how this conflict ushered in the end of the Middle Ages and shaped modern Europe.
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February 16, 2026 at 9:17 PM
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New Medieval Books: What is Better than a Good Woman? www.medievalists.net/2025/02/new-... #books
New Medieval Books: What is Better than a Good Woman? - Medievalists.net
Alice Chaucer may not have come from nobility, but through a series of marriages she was able to build herself into a powerful figure in 15th-century England. This biography tells her story.
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February 16, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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Why Being a Medieval Priest Wasn’t as Easy as You Think www.medievalists.net/2025/02/bein... #middleages
Why Being a Medieval Priest Wasn’t as Easy as You Think - Medievalists.net
Here are a few drawbacks to being a medieval priest.
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February 16, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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The Tales of Finn McCool - an episode of The Medieval Murder Podcast youtu.be/U_HpBc0ri1s?... #MedievalMurder
The Tales of Finn McCool - The Medieval Murder Podcast,
Today we're exploring some of the Irish folktales that involve the Irish legends of Finn McCool (or Fionn Mac Cumhaill) and his battle against a giant, among others! Hello and welcome to Medieval…
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February 16, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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The Neglected History of Slavery in the Middle Ages www.medievalists.net/2025/02/hist... #history
The Neglected History of Slavery in the Middle Ages - Medievalists.net
While often overlooked, slavery persisted throughout the Middle Ages, shaping economies, societies, and cross-cultural trade in ways that challenge traditional historical narratives.
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February 16, 2026 at 12:17 PM