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2 weeks ago

Yuval Noah Harari: From Medievalist to Global Cultural Prophet - Medievalists.net

Trained as a historian of medieval warfare, Yuval Noah Harari has become one of the most influential public intellectuals in the world, shaping global debates about artificial intelligence, human identity, and the future of society. Richard Utz traces how a medievalist moved from specialist scholarship to cultural prophecy-and why the habits of medieval history still matter for understanding his voice today.
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4 weeks ago

New Medieval Books: Joan of Arc - Medievalists.net

Joan of Arc's life transformed into a mutable cultural icon, repeatedly recast as hero, monster, and saint, maintaining powerful resonance in France across six centuries.
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2 months ago

Robin Hood and the Christmastime Tradition with Alex Kaufman - Medievalists.net

Robin Hood's legend evolved into a Christmastime pantomime favourite, spanning incarnations from cartoon heartthrob to gruff Hugh Jackman and even robbing Santa.
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3 months ago

New Medieval Books: Medievalism in Russian and Ukrainian Political Discourses - Medievalists.net

Medieval history is invoked by Russian and Ukrainian political actors to legitimize contemporary territorial claims and national narratives during the war.
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6 months ago

The Medievalist Who Taught Us How to Spot a Fascist - Medievalists.net

Umberto Eco's works show how medieval symbols can be twisted to support modern fascist ideologies.
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10 months ago

New Medieval Books: Cinema Medievalia - Medievalists.net

The book explores modern portrayals of the Middle Ages in cinema through a collection of essays examining numerous films.
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