Meet Dr. Hysell, the New Medieval and Renaissance History Professor
We were all sad to see Dr. Ellen Arnold, our previous medieval history professor, leave us this past semester. Despite this loss, students of medieval …
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The Ballad of Brunhilde and Fredegund, Part Two: The Bloody Conclusion
Last we left off, the state of the kingdom of the Franks was an unsteady one, as the balance of power had suddenly shifted with …
Dr. Deborah Kamen: Insults in Classical Athens Review By Dr. Donald Lateiner
This review was written by Dr. Donald Lateiner, Professor Emeritus of at Ohio Wesleyan University Humanities-Classics & AMRS departments, regarding a book recently published by …
The Ballad of Brunhilde and Fredegund, Part One: The Royal Rumble Begins
Time often tends to obscure historical figures, reducing them to little more than names and dates, and preventing us from seeing the true nature of …
Saint Patrick’s Day: Who are we Forgetting?
Happy Saint Paddy’s day! Across the globe, St Patrick’s day is celebrated to honor the saint who died on that day and is said to …
Medieval Food: Less Sugar, Some Spice, But Generally Nice!
“Food is a major component of culture today, and it was no different during the Medieval period.” It would be hard to imagine a world …
Capri Pappas: Medieval Studies at OWU and After
Capri Pappas, a graduate of OWU from the class of 2020, agreed to sit down with me for an interview about her time in the …
Archaeology at Halmyris By Bridget Roddy
The following article was originally written in March of last year by Bridget Roddy, class of 2020, regarding her Theory to Practice grant and trip …
Frankish Law and the Wergeld in the Early Middle Ages By Drake Ogden
The law, both in its formation and its application, are cornerstones of most developed societies, and certainly the laws and customs of any group can …
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 …