Rites of Passage in Adolescence Across Cultures
Case study - 3 pages - Medieval history
Explore various rites of passage marking adolescence to adulthood across different cultures and historical periods, including dubbing, Ulwaluko, and theagôgé.
Rural Markets in High Middle Ages
Litterature review - 11 pages - Medieval history
This dissertation explores the role of rural markets in the High Middle Ages, analyzing their organization, products sold, and their impact on the medieval economy.
The Good Parliament of 1376: Politics and Governance
Text commentary - 4 pages - Medieval history
Analysis of the Good Parliament of 1376, its significance in medieval English politics, and its reflection of the conflicts of the time.
Monastery of Saint-John the Prodrome of Petra
Essay - 3 pages - Medieval history
Discover the historical significance of the Monastery of Saint-John the Prodrome of Petra, a hub of Byzantine religiosity and intellectualism.
Monastery of Saint-John the Prodrome of Petra - published: 17/09/2025
Essay - 3 pages - Medieval history
Discover the historical significance of the Monastery of Saint-John the Prodrome of Petra, a hub of Byzantine religiosity and intellectualism.
The Artisan, the Muhtasib and the Judge: Conflict Resolution in 11th Century Cordoba
Book review - 2 pages - Medieval history
The article "The Artisan, the Muhtasib and the Judge: Birth and Solution of a Conflict in Cordoba in the Second Half of the 11th Century" by Christine Mazzoli-Guintard explores the resolution of conflicts in the professional sphere of craftsmanship in 11th-century Cordoba. Through the lens of...
Witch as a Symbol of Liberation
Summary - 3 pages - Medieval history
The figure of the witch, once a tool of oppression, has been reclaimed by feminists as a symbol of liberation and resistance against patriarchy.
Evolution of Medieval Representative Assemblies: From Feudal Governance to Political Dialogue
Essay - 4 pages - Medieval history
Medieval representative assemblies played a crucial role in shaping the governance of European kingdoms from the 9th century onwards. Initially, these assemblies served as spaces for the approval of the sovereign's policies by the people they governed. Over time, they evolved into instruments...
Spiritual Power vs Temporal Power in the Middle Ages
Text commentary - 2 pages - Medieval history
This document examines the complex relationship between spiritual and temporal power during the Middle Ages, highlighting key events, figures, and ideologies that shaped their interactions.
Medieval Learned Culture: Writing and Orality
Essay - 2 pages - Medieval history
This document explores the role of writing and orality in medieval learned culture, highlighting their impact on knowledge transmission.
Evolution of the Eastern Roman Empire to Byzantine Empire
Course material - 38 pages - Medieval history
This document discusses the transformation of the Eastern Roman Empire into the Byzantine Empire, highlighting key events and factors that led to this change.
The Baptism of Clovis: A Turning Point in Frankish History and Christianity
Text commentary - 1 pages - Medieval history
The History of the Franks, Book II, written by Gregory of Tours in the 6th century, recounts the pivotal baptism of Clovis, the king of the Franks, marking a significant turning point in European history. This excerpt, penned around 575, sheds light on Clovis's conversion to Christianity, a...
Guillaume Ier de Hainaut, Count of Hainaut, Holland, and Zeeland (1286-1337)
Biography - 2 pages - Medieval history
Guillaume Ier de Hainaut, born around 1286, was a pivotal figure in European politics during the early 14th century. As Count of Hainaut, Holland, and Zeeland from 1304 to 1337, he navigated complex alliances and conflicts that shaped the fate of his territories and the broader region....
A Comprehensive History of Jerusalem: From Caliphs to Saladin
Book review - 7 pages - Medieval history
Explore the tumultuous history of Jerusalem, from the 7th to the 16th century, in this in-depth analysis of the city's transformation into a world city. Discover how the city's sacred status has been shaped by conflicts, legends, and the rise of three monotheistic religions. Get a glimpse...
The Evolution of the Berber Origin Myth: Historical and Social Aspects
Text commentary - 5 pages - Medieval history
Discover the significance of the Berber origin myth, its evolution over the centuries, and the historical factors that led to its appearance in Spain. Maya Shatzmiller's article sheds light on the myth's historiographical and social aspects, raising questions about its true nature and...
The Third Crusade: A Journey of Faith and Vengeance
Tutorials/exercises - 1 pages - Medieval history
Join me, Jean de La Trémoille, on a journey through the Third Crusade, a tale of adventure, faith, and vengeance as we fight for the salvation of our souls and the retaking of Jerusalem from the Muslim forces.
Who Held Power and How in The Feudal Society (11th-12th Century)?
Essay - 6 pages - Medieval history
The High Middle Ages was a period that spanned from the 10th to the 13th century. This period was marked with the implementation of a new medieval society : the feudal society, which appeared with the collapse of the Carolingian system. The feudal society was related to the concept of feudalism,...
David Michôd's film "The King" (2019) and Lord of the Rings - J.R.R. Tolkien (1954-1955) - hero's representation in medievalism
Artwork commentary - 3 pages - Medieval history
Medieval society did not have a word about ancient hero models, because heroes belonged only to God. Some knights recognized for their admirable achievements were awarded the title of "Paladin". Nevertheless, the term is restrictive because it cannot qualify Robin Hood, the typical robber of the...
Marco Polo's travel islands in south Asia
Essay - 13 pages - Medieval history
Marco Polo was born in Venice in 1254, he surely was one of the most famous travelers of the Silk Road. He was also a European man who left his country to discover the Middle East. There, he recorded the story of a journey that lasted twenty-four years. It was initially a trip that should have...
The war of the roses (1455-1485)
Essay - 3 pages - Medieval history
The war of the roses is a civil war in England, from May 22, 1455 to August 22, 1485. It's a war between two royal families. The house of York, with four symbol a white rose and the house of Lancaster represented by a red rose.
Science and Universities at the XI-XIVth centuries
Thesis - 5 pages - Medieval history
Science is opposite to dogma. Dogma is imposed a truth whereas Science is trying to understand phenomenon, and is open to criticism and correction. Scientific results are always comparing to the reality. This definition can be applied today but also back in the XII century. Science in the history...
Relationships between the USA and the UK
Sample letter - 5 pages - Medieval history
The particular and strong links between the USA and the United Kingdom emerged between 1607 and 1733 with the establishment of 13 colonies by the Empire of Great Britain on the Atlantic Coast of North America. Following the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence in 1776, and a...
Prostitution in the Middle Ages
Thesis - 10 pages - Medieval history
Urban prostitution has become one of the most pressing social issues of today. Innocent girls, who are always on the look out for greener pastures, have become easy targets. Pimps lure these girls away to cities, and force them into prostitution. Many developing and developed countries have been...
Introduction to Irish History: The Great Famine and the Irish Diaspora
Thesis - 3 pages - Medieval history
A very simple question could be raised through this established fact: today, Ireland has a population of approximately 4 million while the the number of Irish Americans figure between 20 million and 40 million according to different sources. We all know that at the very beginning of the...
Oliver Wendell Holmes: The Great Dissenter of his time or of All time?
Essay - 6 pages - Medieval history
Oliver Wendell Holmes earned the reputation of the” Great Dissenter.” He commonly took a different path in the interpretation of Constitutional law. His most controversial and provocative dissents involved freedom of speech. Even though he was considered to be a literal and...
From the Norman Conquest to Chaucer
Thesis - 2 pages - Medieval history
The different tribes of Jutes, Saxons, and Angles went over to England at intervals, and each tribe established a different dominion in its own. By the end of the sixth century at least seven kings ruled the different parts of the country, and began to struggle for supremacy. Two centuries later...
William Wallace - Biography of a National Hero (1270-1305)
Essay - 4 pages - Medieval history
There is a little historic information on William Wallace, and most of the time they are inexact. Many events in his family, his birth town and his life differ from one author to another. I bring together the most pertinent information that I found about this man who gave his life to fight for...
The nation and territory of the Arab World
Thesis - 3 pages - Medieval history
A nation is a human group that shares a common history, culture, language or ethnic origin, and thus forms a political community, based on a defined set of territory or territories and personified by a sovereign authority. The nation is an essential set of geographical and geopolitical entities....
The history of the Mediterranean 1798-1956
Tutorials/exercises - 24 pages - Medieval history
The history of the Mediterranean region deals with the interaction of cultures and people of the lands surrounding the Mediterranean Sea which was the central superhighway of transport trade and cultural exchange between diverse peoples. This history is important in order to understand the...
The political history of Cyprus
Thesis - 5 pages - Medieval history
Cyprus is the third largest Island in the Mediterranean. The Republic of Cyprus has sovereignty over the entire island of Cyprus except small portions that are allocated to the United Kingdom as military bases. Its political setup is complicated by the fact that it is divided into two main...
