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History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
6 days ago

Medieval leper hospital burials found in Lubeck

Medieval cemetery burials tied to St. Jurgen leprosarium were uncovered during construction in Lubeck, but DNA and osteological analyses have found no direct leprosy evidence.
History
fromMedievalists.net
2 weeks ago

New Medieval Books: Medieval Silesia - Medievalists.net

Medieval Silesia was a semi-independent, thriving duchy whose politics, society, and people were deeply connected to Central Europe and wider Eurasian networks.
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London's Alleys: Royal Arcade, W1

The Royal Arcade, London's first commercially built shopping arcade, opened in 1880 and features a French Renaissance design adorned with sculptures representing the four quarters of the world.
London food
fromLaughing Squid
3 months ago

The Beautifully Diverse History of Brooklyn, New York

Brooklyn's unique culture is a tapestry woven from its diverse communities, each contributing to its rich ethnic enclaves and historical narrative.
Brooklyn
History
fromMedievalists.net
3 months ago

10 Medieval Studies' Articles Published Last Month - Medievalists.net

Open-access articles explore diverse medieval topics, from female spies to significant manuscripts, with free access to research developments and insights.
NYC food
fromTime Out New York
4 months ago

This garbage and rats walking tour explores the gross-and engrossing-history of NYC

Rats and garbage are integral to New York City’s history, with tours exploring their significance.
History
fromWorldhistory
4 months ago

Futures after Progress by Chloe Ahmann (Book Review)

"Futures After Progress" explores how environmental factors shape socioeconomic and political history in late industrial Baltimore.
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