A bi-monthly magazine about the history, art, and culture of the Middle Ages, featuring well-researched and richly illustrated articles. Editor @AliceISullivan

Zutphen, The Netherlands
Joined December 2010
What started as your medieval hobby? Re-enactments, archery, podcasting, or crafting—share where your passion led you and inspire others. Join the conversation. bit.ly/4sjIzw3
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Missed this earlier? A passion project became Thousand Castles—a free database of 57,000+ castles, fortresses & fortified sites in 170 countries. Explore, play, or plan your next trip. bit.ly/4yWXIpO
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A reader built Thousand Castles—a free database of 57,000 castles, fortresses & palaces in 170 countries. Explore, rank, and plan trips with interactive maps and themed collections. How is a castle defined? See for yourself bit.ly/3VnSDbc
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What are you reading about medieval history? Share your thoughts or review a book for the magazine. Explore titles like The Medieval Art of Fear or Eleanor of Aquitaine and get involved. bit.ly/4ybcZTk
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Missed this earlier? A peek behind the curtain at the books shaping *Medieval World*—from Islamic art to Odin’s role in Sutton Hoo’s age. bit.ly/4yzBBoR
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Missed this earlier A peek behind the curtain at the books shaping *Medieval World*—from Islamic art to Odin’s role in Sutton Hoo’s age. What’s on your reading list? bit.ly/4yzBBoR
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Medieval World 23, featuring a deep dive into the Bayeux Tapestry, is now available. This issue explores the stories, themes, and historical context behind one of historys most famous embroideries. bit.ly/4aJOOSo
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Medieval World 23 explores the stories and significance of the Bayeux Tapestry. New articles on its design, propaganda, and the Battle of Hastings. Available now in print and digital formats. bit.ly/4aJOOSo
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Medieval World 23 is now available. Dive into the story of the Bayeux Tapestry and more. bit.ly/4aJOOSo
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Ever wondered what shapes Medieval World magazine? Get a peek behind the curtain with the editor’s current reads... bit.ly/4yzBBoR
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Ever wondered what shapes Medieval World magazine? Get a peek behind the curtain with the editor’s current reads, and the pile waiting next. bit.ly/4yzBBoR
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Ever wondered what shapes Medieval World magazine? Get a peek behind the curtain with the editor’s current reads—from Islamic art to Roman Forum restoration—and the pile waiting next. bit.ly/4yzBBoR
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Missed this earlier? Discover the Timurid Renaissance—a golden age of art, science, and scholarship in Central Asia. Ulugh Beg’s observatory and more await. bit.ly/4ceogcN
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The Timurid Renaissance brought scientific and artistic brilliance to Central Asia. Explore its legacy, from Ulugh Beg’s observatory to Tamerlane’s empire. bit.ly/4ceogcN
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The Timurid Renaissance brought scientific and artistic brilliance to Central Asia. Explore its legacy, from Ulugh Beg’s observatory to Tamerlane’s empire, in this new blog. bit.ly/4ceogcN
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Missed this? A shattered skeleton reveals what may be the earliest confirmed death by trebuchet—a defender of Stirling Castle in the 1300s. Science meets medieval history in this gripping find. bit.ly/4qlfijJ
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A medieval skeleton at Stirling Castle may reveal the earliest confirmed death by trebuchet. Modern science uncovers a brutal chapter in history. bit.ly/4qlfijJ
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Missed this? Explore the next themes in Medieval World: Unseen Empires, Harnessing Nature & Mesoamerica. A sneak peek into what’s coming—join the conversation. bit.ly/4fYEqsP
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What’s next for Medieval World? Explore upcoming themes like Unseen Empires, Harnessing Nature, and Mesoamerica. Dive in and share your ideas. bit.ly/4fYEqsP
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Missed this earlier? A firsthand account of the Royal Armouries’ Mongol exhibition, featuring rare artifacts never before seen outside Mongolia. Explore the culture, legacy, and global impact of Central Asia’s nomadic empires until Nov 2026. bit.ly/3Rgsr0m
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