Medieval Combat By Amanda Hays
I looked outside my window and tried to figure out what I was going to wear. It was a gray and chilly October day; not …
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Only Foules Rush In: The Love Poem Behind Saint Valentine’s Day By Amanda Hays
That time of year has come again. February– a time of love, bad weather, and a hope that spring is just around the corner. Don’t …
Another Cheesy Love Poem By Madison Williams
I shall craft a new love song, One that stands true while winds of change batter at it. For my love seeks to test me: …
The “Dirty” Middle Ages: A New Perspective By Capri Pappas
“Bring out your dead!” When one thinks of the Black Death, they usually picture the iconic scene in Monty Python and the Holy Grail where …
The Accidental Classicist: An Interview with Dr. McOsker by Amanda Hays
For some of us, finding our interests and what we want to do with our lives comes naturally. Dancers may talk about how as young …
Medieval Monsters by Kaitie Welch
Monsters: how do we see them in a historical sense? Often times when asked this question, people look to the Middle Ages, perhaps because of …
Thrice-Told Tales: A New AMRS Course
The AMRS program has recently added a new course to its curriculum: AMRS 100.1: “Thrice-Told Tales.” This course delves into the stories that humans have …
Inside a Russian Monastery by Amanda Hays
A monk led us through the cathedral back outside. He was clothed in black robes and talked very softly. The cathedral was enormous, with beautiful …
Beowulf and Archaeology: Text and Material Culture by Joseph Acero
Beowulf is one of the earliest examples of English literature, and because of that evidence on its background can be hard to uncover. However, Professor …
Capstone Corner: Richard II and His Boyhood Troubles by Kyle Rabung
Richard II is a much maligned figure in history. Most people probably know him as one of two things, either as the tragic figure from …