The Names of Medieval Dynasties The medieval world had many ruling dynasties, such as the Carolingians, the Hohenstaufen, and the Plantagenets. Did they call themselves that? If not, […]

What medieval physicians saw when they looked at urine One of the most important methods medieval physicians used to check on the health of their patients was their urine. The look, colour and smell of […]

The Holy Guardian and His Royal Ward: Thomas Becket and Henry the Young King By Katarzyna Ogrodnik-Fujcik In December 1170, Thomas Becket, the archbishop of Canterbury sent a gift to Henry the Young King, the regent […]

People could live the 'American Dream' in Tang Dynasty China, study finds The Middle Ages are not typically seen as a time when ordinary people could have upward social mobility. However, new research focusing on China during […]