Articles on Medieval Britain

September 1, 2023

How J.R.R. Tolkien’s novels were inspired by Medieval poems of ‘northern bravery’

For the 50th anniversary of Tolkien’s death, I want to celebrate some of his major contributions to the study of medieval literature.

February 28, 2023

Helen Fulton, University of Bristol and Jonathan M. Wooding, University of Sydney

Much of what we know about the life of the sixth century monk, St David, comes from medieval texts written several centuries later.

February 20, 2023

Taylor Aucoin, University of Edinburgh

Pancake Day isn’t just about pancakes.

Jonathan M. Wooding
Honorary Professor, Medieval and Early Modern Centre, University of Sydney, University of Sydney
Taylor Aucoin
British Academy Postdoctoral Research Fellow in History, University of Edinburgh
Helen Fulton
Professor and Chair of Medieval Literature, University of Bristol
Madeleine S. Killacky
PhD Candidate, Medieval Literature, Bangor University