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 …
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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 …
A Hello from the New Student Editor of the Trident: Drake Ogden
Hello! My name is Drake Ogden, and as of this fall semester I will be assuming the position of student editor for the Trident! I …
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 …
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: …