Why We Associate The Middle Ages With Magic
Magic is everywhere: from the captivating Harry Potter series to papyri from Ancient Egypt. Often dismissed as a ‘fake’ science or make-belief hogwash, magic matters because our imagination also matters. Despite modern and often negatives attitudes towards...
Medieval Fantasy: Navigating Through Misconceptions
Can you discuss the fantasy genre without mentioning medieval history? That’s unlikely, particularly in a Western context. The fantasy genre uses many medieval motifs, ranging from inns and taverns to knights and chivalry. Those familiar with Lord of the Rings,...
Seven Reasons To Read Medieval Literature
What Is Medieval Literature? Medieval literature concerns the period of writing between the fall of the Roman Empire to the mid-point of the Renaissance. Historians and literary scholars often disagree about when the medieval period took place, but there is a...
Medievalism: Why It Matters In The Information Age
Medievalism is a term used by academics and writers. But what does it mean? Why are the Middle Ages so important? This post aims to explore medievalism and why we must study medieval history. What Is Medievalism? The Lady Of Shalott by John William Waterhouse, an...Welcome To Snowy Fictions
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