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Tag: Medieval

3 May 202024 May 2020 thijsporck Archaeology, BL, Cotton Vitellius C.iii, BL, Harley 585, Bodleian Library, Auct. F. 3. 6, Medieval medicine, Old English

Dwarf begone! Five early medieval ways to rid yourself of dwarfs

Are dwarfs getting you down? Here are five early medieval remedies that may help!

5 Jun 20178 Jun 2017 thijsporck Medievalism, Tolkien

The Medieval in Middle-Earth: Horses!

From the Rohirric Mearas to Snowmane's Howe: A closer look at the medieval horses of Middle-Earth.

17 Apr 201720 Apr 2017 thijsporck Vikings

Anglo-Saxons putting on Viking (h)airs

The best way to win an Anglo-Saxon woman's heart? Viking haircuts and weekly baths!

13 Mar 201713 Mar 2017 thijsporck Anglo-Saxons in the Low Countries, Breca the Pug, Vikings

A pug’s guide to medieval Holland

Anglo-Saxon missionaries, converted Vikings and medieval murders. This pug has seen traces of them all. Ten medieval places to visit in the Netherlands.

6 Mar 20176 Mar 2017 thijsporck Alfred the Great, Old English

The Illustrated Psalms of Alfred the Great: The Old English Paris Psalter

Learn more about a beautiful Old English manuscript, featuring the (partly) illustrated Psalm translations ascribed to Alfred the Great!

27 Feb 201727 Feb 2017 thijsporck Alfred the Great, Old English

Boars of battle: The wild boar in the early Middle Ages

During the Middle Ages, the wild boar was admired and feared for its courage and ferocity. Learn more about this warrior among beasts!

23 Jan 201731 Dec 2018 thijsporck Daily life

Digging for early medieval grandmothers in Anglo-Saxon wills

Like many grannies today, Anglo-Saxon grandmothers took an interest in the upbringing of their grandchildren.

4 Dec 201631 Dec 2018 thijsporck Antwerp, Plantin-Moretus Museum, M 17.4, Art, Bede, Manuscripts

An Anglo-Saxon comic book collector: Cuthwine and the Carmen Paschale

Illustrated medieval manuscripts and severed babies. Cuthwine, bishop of Dunwich, had a taste for comics and gory details.

18 Aug 201618 Aug 2016 thijsporck Old English

Sitting down in early medieval England: A catalogue of Anglo-Saxon chairs

From the not-so-humble folding chair to the drinking-bench! Learn more about seating types in early medieval England.

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