Examining the stunning psychological insights provided by the saga authors. By Dr. Jon Geir HøyerstenProfessor of PsychiatryHaukland...
Medieval
He was a thinker who bridged two ages: the last of the Romans, first of the scholastics....
The word universitas originally applied only to the scholastic guilds within the studium. Introduction The 12th century was a time when academic...
The medieval county court eventually took on the task of selecting knights of the shire to sit...
This is the pivotal event that ends the mythic cycle beginning with the birth of the gods...
We should not forget that Norse gods usually had multiples roles. Introduction In Norse mythology, the Sun and...
The Vikings used sailing boats, known as knarrs, for their long-distance oceanic travels. Introduction Misconceptions about the...
Famine was commonplace and social hierarchies were often brutally enforced. Introduction Medieval cuisine includes foods, eating habits, and...
Just as in modern literature, it is a complex and rich field of study, from the utterly...
Knights were the most-feared and best-protected warriors on the medieval battlefield. Introduction The knights of medieval Europe were meant...
The Carolingian kings and emperors dominated the politics but faced constant challenges to their rule. Introduction The Carolingian...
The Bardo Thodol was written to be read to the spirit of the deceased. Introduction The Tibetan Book of the...
The Holy Roman Empire only turned into an imperial juggernaut under the strongest of emperors. Introduction The Holy...
Late-medieval and early modern northern European workshops operated on the principles of cooperative learning and collaboration. The...
Jews were accused, providing an excuse for local authorities to attack both Jewish and leper communities. Introduction...
A typical military confrontation in medieval times was for one side to lay siege to an opponent’s...
Many claim that the right to carry guns is a universal right that has spanned centuries and...
Clothing in medieval Europe signified class, gender, and social hierarchy. Introduction The Medieval period in England is usually classified as the...
Their emphasis on being well-groomed and dressed reflected the value of the larger culture. Introduction Although the Vikings are...
Medieval demography relies on various lines of evidence – administrative records, wills, archaeological field data, economic data,...
The merchant had to contend for respect and honor with the nobility and the knighthood. The 13th...
Looking at the ways survivors of past pandemics tried to celebrate the triumph of life amid widespread...
The taking and sale of captives was a fundamental aspect of Viking activity both within and outside...
The significance of Tours can be found in the circumstances occurring in the wake of Charles’s quick...
The military past of the Ottoman Turks is relevant even in the modern world. Introduction Spanning across...
There is a lack of precision about what “colonial medicine” is or was. Abstract Colonial medicine is...
The ‘The Virgin of Vladimir’ is part of a larger story of the conversion of Kievan Rus’...
Recent archaeology has deepened understanding of other ship designs made for coastal sailing and frequent portaging. In...
In the fifteenth century, the Portuguese embarked on an extensive mission to explore new maritime routes. Introduction...
Bubonic plague killed more than 25 million people, or at least one third, of Europe’s population during...