Back in the Middle Ages (a.k.a. the Medieval era, approximately 476-1450 A.D.), virginity was an extremely desirable trait in ...

In an era marked by strict patriarchal norms, women developed creative methods to protect their bodily autonomy, often using ...

In the 14th century, power in Europe was largely in the hands of the aristocracy. Surprisingly, one-fifth of the rulers were ...

Analysis of the bones of hundreds of medieval Londoners contradicts the current paradox in which women get sick more often ...

Back in the Middle Ages (a.k.a. the Medieval era, approximately 476-1450 A.D.), virginity was an extremely desirable trait in a wife. As second-class citizens, women were highly encouraged to get ...

John J. Contreni, Purdue University "Women in Early Medieval Europe takes a fresh approach to the history of the early Middle Ages, and presents an impressive body of evidence...I would not hesitate ...

This course explores medieval Europe through the female lens. We will illuminate the influence of women on war, politics, business, religion and culture. We will study queens, writers, artists, nuns ...

Urbanity, Decline, and Regeneration in Later Medieval England ... and medicine tell us about these topics in the Middle Ages beyond the textual evidence itself? Women, Food, and Diet in the Middle ...