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Medieval Jobs That Disappeared

Many of these jobs disappeared as societies and technologies evolved, leaving behind a fascinating snapshot of medieval life. Here are some of the most intriguing medieval jobs that disappeared over time.

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Cultural Representations of Warfare in the High Middle Ages: The Morgan Picture Bible

Richard Abels on the Morgan Picture Bible and how it offer a vivid and exaggerated lens into how medieval nobles envisioned warfare.

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Archaeologists Find Floor Made of Bones in The Netherlands

Archaeologists in The Netherlands have made a rare and intriguing discovery: a floor constructed entirely from animal bones. This unusual find, uncovered during the renovation of a building in the town of Alkmaar, is only the latest example of such a phenomenon in North Holland, with similar floors previously documented in a few other Dutch sites.

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The Worst Jobs in the Middle Ages

What did medieval people think were the worst jobs you could have? The answers will surprise you.

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In Defense of Women with Margaret L. King

One of the favourite pastimes of certain thinkers throughout history has been to demonstrate the supposed inferiority of women, something both modern people and people of the past have resisted with spicy arguments of their own. These days, we tend to use science and statistics to help us lend weight to our positions. But what did people lean on in the past? This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with Margaret L. King about Renaissance man Pompeo Colonna, why he’s writing in defense of women, and how he crafts his argument.

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Our next live online course: The Viking Age

An introduction to Viking History. Each week historian Terri Barnes takes you through a different aspect of the lives of Nordic peoples who lived during the Viking Age from roughly AD 750 to 1100. Six sessions for only $149.

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"Call to mind what overdrinking means, what it produces, and what it destroys."

One of its gripping moments recounts a speech Sverre delivered in 1186, addressing his followers on the dangers of overdrinking—a timeless warning wrapped in medieval drama.

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Medieval Bruges Unveils Evidence of Ancient Parasites

A McMaster University researcher has uncovered evidence of intestinal parasites in a 500-year-old latrine from Bruges, Belgium. While the findings might make some queasy, they offer vital scientific insight into the historical spread of infectious diseases through travel and trade.

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Medieval Justice in the Modern Day: The ‘Social Bandit’

Two high-profile US criminal cases have some surprising similarities to medieval ideas of justice. The first involves the killing of Jordan Neely by former Marine Daniel Penny; the second, the assassination of Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, apparently by 26-year-old Luigi Mangione.

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30 Words that Changed their Meaning Between the Middle Ages and Modern Times

Silly, Nice, Meat and 27 more!

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Christmas in the Middle Ages

Did you know the Christmas traditions we cherish today—from carols to decorated trees—have their roots in the Middle Ages? This feature explores how the festive season evolved through centuries of Christian and pagan influence.

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How Medieval Armies Cared for Their Warhorses

This article explores how medieval armies looked after their warhorses, from initial preparations to the challenges they faced on campaign.

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Souvenirs and City Branding in the Experience of the Roman world, with Maggie Popkin

A new episode of Byzantium & Friends