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Medieval Military Medicine-from the Vikings to the High Middle Ages
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“ I told you no baby would want frankincense. Quick, try the gold. ” - 12th century, Copenhagen Psalter, Det Kongelige Bibliotek, Thoth 143 2*, f. 11r
December 19, 2025 at 5:41 AM
“ I told you no baby would want frankincense. Quick, try the gold. ” - 12th century, Copenhagen Psalter, Det Kongelige Bibliotek, Thoth 143 2*, f. 11r
“ All right!! Listen up, there’s a new shepard in town now. Starting today, things are going to be different ‘round here. For one, I can tell you I’ll be needing a lot more mint sauce, if you know what I mean! ” - 13th century, Bodleian Library MS. Bodl. 533, f. 8v
December 18, 2025 at 5:30 AM
“ All right!! Listen up, there’s a new shepard in town now. Starting today, things are going to be different ‘round here. For one, I can tell you I’ll be needing a lot more mint sauce, if you know what I mean! ” - 13th century, Bodleian Library MS. Bodl. 533, f. 8v
Father Christmas Tree - 17th century, Nürnberger Schembart-Buch, Cod. ms. KB 395, p. 255
December 17, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Father Christmas Tree - 17th century, Nürnberger Schembart-Buch, Cod. ms. KB 395, p. 255
John lay by the mound looking rather glum,
But it wasn't because he lacked coin or crumb.
As a matter of fact,
It was all just an act.
He was just trying to hide his massive left thumb.
14th century, Bodleian Library MS. Douce 332, f. 38r
But it wasn't because he lacked coin or crumb.
As a matter of fact,
It was all just an act.
He was just trying to hide his massive left thumb.
14th century, Bodleian Library MS. Douce 332, f. 38r
December 16, 2025 at 5:41 AM
John lay by the mound looking rather glum,
But it wasn't because he lacked coin or crumb.
As a matter of fact,
It was all just an act.
He was just trying to hide his massive left thumb.
14th century, Bodleian Library MS. Douce 332, f. 38r
But it wasn't because he lacked coin or crumb.
As a matter of fact,
It was all just an act.
He was just trying to hide his massive left thumb.
14th century, Bodleian Library MS. Douce 332, f. 38r
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December 11, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Call for papers: the International Conference "Military Orders IX: Documents and Monuments" (to be held at the University of Malta 9-12 Sept 2026) invites proposals for papers of 20 minutes and panels. Submission deadline for proposals: 31 Jan 2026. Details here: www.um.edu.mt/events/milit...
Young Daniel never felt more alive than the day he finally managed to get his homemade go-kart airborne - 15th century, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek - Clm 9716, f. 69r
December 15, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Young Daniel never felt more alive than the day he finally managed to get his homemade go-kart airborne - 15th century, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek - Clm 9716, f. 69r
Saturday’s brilliant ‘elephant done by a medieval artist that had never seen one’ - 12th century, British Library, Sloan MS 1975, f. 81v
December 14, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Saturday’s brilliant ‘elephant done by a medieval artist that had never seen one’ - 12th century, British Library, Sloan MS 1975, f. 81v
Alice found that when the king would begin to nod off during meetings, she could quickly return his focus with a short, sharp adjustment of his undergarments - 12th century, Bibliothèques d'Amiens Métropole, Ms. 108, f. 104r
December 13, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Alice found that when the king would begin to nod off during meetings, she could quickly return his focus with a short, sharp adjustment of his undergarments - 12th century, Bibliothèques d'Amiens Métropole, Ms. 108, f. 104r
Playing ‘Rock, Paper, Scissors’ for illuminated manuscripts - 15th century, Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana, Pal. lat. 291, f. 37r
December 12, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Playing ‘Rock, Paper, Scissors’ for illuminated manuscripts - 15th century, Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana, Pal. lat. 291, f. 37r
A smiley serpent indicating a portion of the manuscript that was of interest or importance - 14th century, Bancroft Library, BANC MS UCB 085, f. 18v
December 11, 2025 at 5:17 AM
A smiley serpent indicating a portion of the manuscript that was of interest or importance - 14th century, Bancroft Library, BANC MS UCB 085, f. 18v
“How many shopping days left till Christmas ?!?” - 1440, Morgan Library and Museum, MS M.917, p. 245
December 10, 2025 at 5:41 AM
“How many shopping days left till Christmas ?!?” - 1440, Morgan Library and Museum, MS M.917, p. 245
Medieval Word Search Puzzle - 9th century, Amiens. Bibliothèque municipale, Ms. 223, f. 3v
December 9, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Medieval Word Search Puzzle - 9th century, Amiens. Bibliothèque municipale, Ms. 223, f. 3v
Knights in their Middle Age - 15th century, Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana, Pal. lat. 291, f. 15v
December 8, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Knights in their Middle Age - 15th century, Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana, Pal. lat. 291, f. 15v
A rather worried looking ‘elephant done by a medieval artist that had never seen one’ - 13th century, British Library, Sloane MS 278, f. 48v
December 7, 2025 at 5:33 AM
A rather worried looking ‘elephant done by a medieval artist that had never seen one’ - 13th century, British Library, Sloane MS 278, f. 48v
Bob tried desperately to convince his long-suffering wife that the reason he was late was a sudden storm that had blown him several miles off course into a large vat of lager that he then couldn’t get himself out of - 15th century, Morgan Library & Museum, MS M.1045, f. 7v
December 6, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Bob tried desperately to convince his long-suffering wife that the reason he was late was a sudden storm that had blown him several miles off course into a large vat of lager that he then couldn’t get himself out of - 15th century, Morgan Library & Museum, MS M.1045, f. 7v
🎅 ‘Reindeer Wrangler’, one of the North Pole’s toughest jobs at this time of year 🎅 - 14th century, Macclesfield Psalter, Fitzwilliam Museum, MS 1-2005,, f. 193v
December 5, 2025 at 5:31 AM
🎅 ‘Reindeer Wrangler’, one of the North Pole’s toughest jobs at this time of year 🎅 - 14th century, Macclesfield Psalter, Fitzwilliam Museum, MS 1-2005,, f. 193v
Tongue Tied - 11th century, BnF, Latin 5610A, f. 3r
December 4, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Tongue Tied - 11th century, BnF, Latin 5610A, f. 3r
The medieval holiday party season has officially begun - 14th century, Macclesfield Psalter, Fitzwilliam Museum, MS 1-2005, f. 183r
December 3, 2025 at 5:25 AM
The medieval holiday party season has officially begun - 14th century, Macclesfield Psalter, Fitzwilliam Museum, MS 1-2005, f. 183r
Oscar had been warned about the dangers of placing his tongue on his spear in minus 10° C weather, but he just couldn’t help himself - 8th/9th century,
Amiens. Bibliothèque municipale, Ms. 172, f. 5v
Amiens. Bibliothèque municipale, Ms. 172, f. 5v
December 2, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Oscar had been warned about the dangers of placing his tongue on his spear in minus 10° C weather, but he just couldn’t help himself - 8th/9th century,
Amiens. Bibliothèque municipale, Ms. 172, f. 5v
Amiens. Bibliothèque municipale, Ms. 172, f. 5v
Refilling your ‘elephant done by a medieval artist that had never seen one’ - 15th century, Morgan Library & Museum, MS M.1045, f. 22v
December 1, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Refilling your ‘elephant done by a medieval artist that had never seen one’ - 15th century, Morgan Library & Museum, MS M.1045, f. 22v
An elaborate hand with long, bendy fingers marking parts of the manuscript that were thought to be of importance or interest - 14th century, Bancroft Library, BANC MS UCB 085
November 30, 2025 at 5:42 AM
An elaborate hand with long, bendy fingers marking parts of the manuscript that were thought to be of importance or interest - 14th century, Bancroft Library, BANC MS UCB 085
Mobile manicule service - 13th/14th century, Montpellier. Bibliothèque interuniversitaire, Section Médecine, H 51, f. 138r
November 29, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Mobile manicule service - 13th/14th century, Montpellier. Bibliothèque interuniversitaire, Section Médecine, H 51, f. 138r
🎄 Tis the season for red hats with bells, green capes and that…ummm…joyous feeling 🎄 - 14th century, British Library, Royal MS 10 E IV, f. 76r
November 28, 2025 at 5:24 AM
🎄 Tis the season for red hats with bells, green capes and that…ummm…joyous feeling 🎄 - 14th century, British Library, Royal MS 10 E IV, f. 76r
If you’re nervous speaking in front of an audience, just imagine they’re sat there in their underwear - 13th century, Paris, Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève, 2200, f. 57v
November 27, 2025 at 5:20 AM
If you’re nervous speaking in front of an audience, just imagine they’re sat there in their underwear - 13th century, Paris, Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève, 2200, f. 57v
When you begin seeing pigs in blankets, Christmas can’t be far behind - 15th century, BnF Latin MS 1178, f. 69r
November 26, 2025 at 5:41 AM
When you begin seeing pigs in blankets, Christmas can’t be far behind - 15th century, BnF Latin MS 1178, f. 69r