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A rare visit by archaeologists to a fifth-century imperial tomb offers hope that other closely guarded graves in Japan might soon be open to independent study.

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Medieval News, Midnight Edition

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Painting with oils was taking place in what is now Afghanistan centuries before such techniques were known to Europeans, researchers say.

NY Times Op Ed: Writers like C. S. Lewis and John Ruskin seized on medieval culture as an antidote to industrialism — to mass manufacturing, secularization and urbanization.

A modern Islamic banker would readily recognize a contractum trinius, a structured, 13th-century financial product designed to circumvent the medieval Catholic Church's proscription of usury.

Trading across medieval Europe revealed in cod bones more than a metre in length.

'Hoodies' were the scourge of Medieval London.

Court Explains Why Medieval Murder Doesn't Apply to Princess Diana's Inquest.

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Medieval News, Early-Morning Edition

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Huge Viking Hoard Discovered in Sweden.

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Medieval News, Evening Edition

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Archaeologists in the Lammermuir Hills have found evidence of a herb garden containing 200 plants for various remedies, which would have supplied the Soutra hospital, run by monks and situated just off the old highway between Scotland and England.

Why Richard I shared his bed with the king of France.

A medieval church in Warwickshire has been severely damaged by fire.

A section of the walls of the Palace of the Grand Maitre on the island of Rhodes detached and collapsed after a heavy rainstorm on Thursday.

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Medieval News, Dinner-time Edition

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Leonardo da Vinci may have helped illustrate a Renaissance treatise on chess that was found in the library of an aristocratic family in Gorizia, northern Italy, researchers say.

(Awesome image from the manuscript included in article.)

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Medieval News, Lunch-time Edition

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A sixth-century copper factory, medieval kitchens still stocked with pots and pans, and remains of Renaissance palaces are among the finds unveiled by archaeologists digging up Rome in preparation for a new subway line.

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Morning Miscellany

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( CFP: (MLA) Performing Conquest, Colonization and Resistance in the European Middle Ages )

The export of a 13th Century roll of arms, crucial to the study of medieval English knighthood, has been put on hold.

A 700-year-old medieval chest in Pershore Abbey has been given a new lease of life.

Open house at Salisbury Cathedral.

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Medieval News, Midnight Edition

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Women who lived in the major Viking settlement called Birka in the 9th and 10th centuries dressed in a much more provocative manner than previously believed.

One of the largest centres in the world for Medieval Studies has opened at the University of St Andrews.

A £4m building project to provide a welcome area and education centre at Norwich Cathedral gets under way.

A treasure trove of medieval tunnels, 18th century buildings, and 19th century pottery has been discovered during an archaeological dig at a city centre car park.

The blood of the Vikings is still coursing through the veins of men living in the North West of England — according to a new study.

'Ghostly' shape appears in photo of middle ages massacre site in York.

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Medieval News, Late Night Edition

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Acquisition of Greek coins enriches study of medieval history.

Medieval treasure at centre of ownership row.

Think the defending Super Bowl champion Indianapolis Colts had a rough time of it? At least Colts fans can be thankful that quarterback Peyton Manning wasn't castrated on the field of play, as literally happened in an 1127 duel between champions in Flanders.

Medieval remains halt work on new play equipment.

Russia takes step toward return of medieval stained glass windows to Germany.

Exciting Year Ahead for Archeology in Macedonia.

Gormley Launches Ardfert Cathedral publication.

A RARE medieval ring found in a field by a council worker has been declared treasure.

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Funny!

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( The success of the Beowulf movie, starring a digitally toned Ray Winstone, has reportedly caused a massive upsurge of Hollywood interest in medieval poets. None of them, apparently, is affected by the writers' strike. The minutes of a recent meeting have been forwarded here anonymously, revealing the discussions of a major studio chief with his junior executives. )

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Article

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Hat tip to

eulistes for linking to the article. The original article has an audio component, which can be found at the Chronicle's website.

( In early May, I set out for the International Congress on Medieval Studies at Western Michigan University, the world's premier annual gathering of scholars who study the middle ages. The congress is probably the best place to hear the latest research on early vernacular Bibles and Norse myths, but my goal was to find a fantasy role-playing game. )

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NY Times Article about Vatican Library

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ROME, June 21 — Normally a sanctuary of scholarly meditation, the Vatican Library has been the scene of unusually hectic activity lately, as word has spread that it will close in July for a three-year renovation. Since the Vatican announced the impending shutdown, dozens of scholars have been lining up each day at ever earlier hours to snatch one of the 92 available spots in the manuscript room, where they can pore over archaic texts in forgotten languages. The library staff, traditionally prompt in responding to requests, has been struggling to keep up with the demand.

Click here for the rest of the article.

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