#medieval-studies

#medieval-studies

"Those working on Medieval and Renaissance music in all three universities - Northumbria, Newcastle and Durham - came together some years' ago in a spirit of cooperation with a view to making the North East of England an international hub of activity in this area," said Professor David Smith, Head of Music at Northumbria University.

"A close reading of work by medieval Scottish historians and scholars shows they firmly believed that Scottish independence was entirely compatible with British identity."

The study of archival documents in MS Paris, BnF, Éthiopien 32 reveals its journey from Egypt to France, highlighting its importance to Ethiopian history and culture.

Scholars and victims, important as both are, risk viewing medieval Jews as a subordinate segment of Christian society—not a thriving community that comprised part of a larger medieval world.

Monty Python and the Holy Grail has become a cultural staple, influencing medieval studies and offering insights into how the Middle Ages are portrayed in modern times.

The Toronto Old English Colloquium will explore the complexities of MS Junius 11, emphasizing both its poetic elements and visual intricacies.

"Both Lockwood and Chaucer take up questions of poetic authority, creativity, and inspiration, poking at the troubled relationship between reality and fiction, between rumor and fame."

Mirea's study reveals that the Black Sea was largely impassable in winter due to severe climatic conditions and restrictive Byzantine maritime laws.

The Royal Society, founded in 1660, has a long history of advancing knowledge, including exploration into medieval topics, showcasing its comprehensive scientific breadth.

In simplest terms, a type-scene is a recurring scene that conveys meaning through a predictable configuration of characters, setting, and action - elements that are, themselves, predictable. The scene may or may not contain dialogue, as the familiar choreography alone can sufficiently signal to the audience what is happening and why.