"Until recently, a popular past time for historians, sociologists, pundits, and other politically-correct persons has been to bash the Middle Ages and those cursed to have lived in them. After all, from the Renaissance onward, the human condition had experienced a rebirth of spirit, intellect, and innovative genius unknown since Rome's fall. ..."

Tons of miscellaneous articles about various aspects of medieval culture.

"I enjoy finding connections in the material culture of the Middle Ages; finding images, descriptions, and artifacts in museums that tell us how a medieval thing was used, who might have used it, and why. These linkspages will direct you to information on a diverse array of topics relating to the material culture of the Middle Ages and Renaissance – not merely things, but occupations, clothing, animals, tools, eating-utensils … even suggestions for books which may help you learn more about such matters."

"These illustrations of Medieval Devils, Demons, Witches, & Monsters are from authentic period sources. There are no 20th century-inspired fantasy images in this collection, nor any modern art with a Medieval theme - these are the true visions our Medieval ancestors had of the preternatural, the supernatural, and the unwordly."

"This blog reports on news relating to medieval material culture — especially archaeological finds and museum exhibits — and announces new material culture indices posted on larsdatter.com."

Covers the period from 1348 to 1530; translated narratives & government records.