Beowulf: Reviving an Ancient Tradition by Matthew Pheneger
This school year hasĀ seen an increase of AMRS events on campus. The latest of these, a student led recitation of the Old English epic Beowulf, …
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 …
The Living and the Dead: Images of Death By Carrie Kubicki
When you think of the dead, what do you think of? Is it the image of lost souls sunken and decaying in the ground with …
Why Study Early Modern Literature? by Shaun Russell
It is tempting to begin by writing āIt all started in my Grade 12 literature class with Mr. Ames. . .ā because there is a …
Travels of The Mongols: From Peace to Plague by Jordan Waterwash
The Mongols were a people that moved endlessly. Conquering came to them easily and quickly; they started their campaign in the 1200s, and took over …
A Close Look at the Ancient Javelin by Colin McGarry
Despite its ubiquity in ancient warfare, the javelin remains a poorly understood weapon, largely due to its constant linking with the spear. Despite the visual …
A Look into Historic Preservation in Ohio by Joseph Acero
As a Medieval Studies major and History minor, I am aware of how enjoyable and intriguing the various subjects of history truly are. Learning about …
Capstone Corner: An Examination of Medieval Fairies by Joseph Acero
As an English and Medieval Studies dual-major, I have a deep love of chivalry, mystery, and wonder; thereās no better place to find that than …
Holiday Traditions in The Middle Ages by Christopher Shanley
Christmas in the Middle Ages was celebrated slightly differently than it is today. Perhaps the most notable difference is the sheer size of the Christmas …