No, That’s Not The Sweat of Count Dracula
There are lots of attention-grabbing items on the news these days, but few have me double-take as effectively as a throwaway bit on one of …
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Medieval History Podcasts
Podcasts are my companion on my walk to work in the morning, and my frequent diversion during some of the household chores of which I’m …
History Carnival 165
Welcome to the 165th instalment of the History Carnival, a monthly showcase of some of the best recent blogging on historical topics. The Past in …
History Carnival 155
Header Image: Detail of Pieter Bruegel the Elder, “The Fight Between Carnival and Lent” (1559). Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna. I’m delighted to host this round of …
The Carnival Returns
[Header image: Montpellier, B. u. Médecine, H 196, f. 088] Next month, this blog will host the History Carnival—a monthly showcase of the best in …
History Carnival 144
Image: A celebratory dance in the margins of “The Romance of Alexander”. Bodleian Library, MS 264, f.21v. [Source] It’s my pleasure to host the 144th …
The Carnival is Coming…
Image above: Detail from “Allegory of Good Government” by Ambrogio Lorenzetti, Palazzo Pubblico, Siena, 1338-40 [Source] Next month, this blog will host the History Carnival. …
Iowa Forum for Graduate Medievalists – Relaunch
The Iowa Forum for Graduate Medievalists is an organisation whose goal is to support the scholarship and professionalization of graduate students at the University of …
Humanities Story Corps
Humanities Story Corps is a joint initiative of the University of Iowa and Humanities Iowa, which seeks to promote community dialogue while demonstrating the value …