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Fantasy vs. Reality

The Truth of the Vatican Secret Archives

by James Hill on October 20, 2022
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Film and TVReviews

The Green Knight Shows the Dark Age After the ‘Glorious’ Conquest

by Sabina Rahman on September 14, 2021
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Politics

Enemies at the Gate: Political Medievalism, Russian Style

by Eugene Smelyansky on April 15, 2021
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Games

Medieval Robots in Mega Man VI

by Geoffrey B. Elliott on April 1, 2021
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Race, Racism, and the Middle Ages

Improving Dungeons and Dragons: Racism and the “Barbarian”

by Paul B. Sturtevant on March 18, 2021
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Museums and Heritage

Unveiling The Cloisters

by Paul B. Sturtevant on September 25, 2014
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The Cloisters in New York is the greatest museum of medieval art in America; it is also, arguably, the worst...
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What’s in an Acronym?: ‘ISIS’ or ‘ISIL’

by Ian D. Morris on September 16, 2014
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Unpacking the surprising medieval origins behind the name of the terror group so frequently in the news lately. A guest post by Ian D. Morris.
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Games and The Internet

Playing with the Middle Ages

by Paul B. Sturtevant on September 11, 2014
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For those of you who didn’t grow up on a steady, square-eyed diet of Mario and/or Sonic, the world of video games may seem alien.…
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Museums and HeritageWhat is History For?

American Medieval

by Paul B. Sturtevant on August 21, 2014
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Europeans think that a hundred miles is a very, very long way, and Americans think a hundred years is a very, very long time...
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Current Events

What Will Your Verse Be?

by Paul B. Sturtevant on August 14, 2014
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On the topic of Robin Williams' death, Dead Poets Society and Deor, an extraordinary medieval poem that, occasionally, helps.
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Bechdel Testing the Middle Ages

by Paul B. Sturtevant on August 7, 2014
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Do most medieval movies pass the famous Bechdel test? Would the Middle Ages?
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Games and The Internet

A Bestiary of Political Animals: Medievalists on Facebook

by Alaric Hall on August 5, 2014
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In academia, personal and professional identities are closely intertwined. Does using Facebook change how academics work with each other or the public?
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Film and TV

Mel Gibson, you Magnificent Bastard.

by Paul B. Sturtevant on July 31, 2014
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How did Braveheart contribute to the coming vote for Scottish independence?
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Museums and Heritage

Medieval Tourism Bucket List: The Royal Armouries Museum

by Paul B. Sturtevant on July 24, 2014
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Does the largest museum of arms and armour in the world warrant a visit?
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