
Tag: Medieval


Notes on an Ancient Gothic Crown
By Robert Chambers Continue reading Notes on an Ancient Gothic Crown

Passeth the Cranb’rry Sauce! The Medieval Origins of Thanksgiving
By Ken Albala, University of the Pacific Continue reading Passeth the Cranb’rry Sauce! The Medieval Origins of Thanksgiving

The invention of satanic witchcraft by medieval authorities was initially met with skepticism

Feeling Guilty about Drinking? Well, Ask the Saints.
By Michael Foley, Baylor University Continue reading Feeling Guilty about Drinking? Well, Ask the Saints.

How Gothic Buildings Became Associated with Halloween and the Supernatural
By Peter Lindfield, University of Stirling Continue reading How Gothic Buildings Became Associated with Halloween and the Supernatural

Why white supremacists and QAnon enthusiasts are obsessed – but very wrong – about the Byzantine Empire
By Roland Betancourt, University of California, Irvine Continue reading Why white supremacists and QAnon enthusiasts are obsessed – but very wrong – about the Byzantine Empire

How Long Have We Believed in Vampires?
By Sam George, University of Hertfordshire Continue reading How Long Have We Believed in Vampires?