Merchants did it, royals did it…Time to dive into fraudulence in the medieval Mediterranean!
Category: Medieval
Studying Archaeology Abroad in Ireland
“‘Here I am,’ I thought, ‘climbing around in an ancient tomb in a country I have always dreamed of visiting. I know this tomb, and I know what I’m looking at. This is what I want to do. Everything in my life is coming together.'”
Damned or Commiserated? The Fate of Classical Heroes in Medieval Poetry
How do two of the most prominent medieval poets approach the fate of Greek heroes of old?
Don’t Underestimate Pollen, It Might Record Your Death!
What does pollen have to do with Black Death mortality rates? Read about a new study and find out!
Hozier: Intersecting the Modern and the Mythological
Whether praising or condemning it, Hozier brings the love he writes about into a grander mythos of gods and death, paradise and grief.
Medieval Mongols: An Empire of Fragments
While myth and bias have long misrepresented these medieval steppe people, the true story of the Mongols remains imprinted in the cultures they once ruled
Student Q&A: Medieval Fae
Are the medieval fae really your friends, or are they foes who could manipulate you out of your own two shoes?
A Librarian, an Editor, and a Fundraiser Walk Out of the AMRS Program
Why take AMRS classes? How does the program set students up for post-undergrad success? Hear from alumni!
History Unfolding: The Makings of a Composed Armor Set
A composed armor set contains a remarkable history of Medieval armor visible in its wealth of details.
A Feast for the Senses: The 49th Annual Columbus Greek Festival
Love and time has clearly been baked into the entire Greek Festival, a feast of foods, music, sights, and smells in the Short North Arts District each fall.