The Year's Work in English Studies, Daniel Wakelin introduces and reinterprets the misunderstood and overlooked craft practices, cultural conventions and literary attitudes involved in making some of ...

In contrast to petitioning today, the medieval petitioner required the services of a trained scribe who would be able to structure their request according to the appropriate forms. This chapter ...

During the Middle Ages, scribes discovered a widely used pronunciation of the "n" sound that didn't have a written equivalent ...

"The interests, tastes and knowledge of medieval scribes can be seen in these images, as well as the development of the medieval Scottish book hand and styles of illumination. "The collection ...

Like other languages, the Spanish language evolved as it met various cultures and linguistic groups. During the Middle Ages, scribes discovered a widely used pronunciation of the "n" sound that didn't ...

"It was an intriguing display of humour and it's rare for medieval scribes to share that much of their character," said Dr Wade. National Library of Scotland The rare medieval manuscript revealed ...

Hosted by the Medieval Institute at Western Michigan University, the International Congress on Medieval Studies is an annual gathering of thousands of scholars interested in medieval studies. The ...

Records from early medieval Japan document numerous descriptions of spirit possession, usually blamed on spirits of the dead. As has been true in many times and places, physical and spiritual ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› by Doug Mahoney The Megapro 13-in-1 (or the identical Channellock 131CB) is ...

This call for papers includes all sponsored and special sessions approved by the Program Committee for the 60th International Congress on Medieval Studies (held in a hybrid format May 8–10, 2025).