The Verge

Russian ‘Lord of the Rings’ illustrations take Middle-earth to the Middle Ages

Peter Jackson’s interpretation of The Lord of the Rings is so dominant in our collective consciousness that it’s easy to forget that it’s just one possible visualization of J.R.R. Tolkien’s work. A ...
Mental Floss

5 Misconceptions About the Middle Ages

The “Dark Ages” is a misnomer. The period between Antiquity and the Renaissance, known as the Middle Ages, saw amazing advances in art, science, and philosophy. Around 1300, scholars in Europe ...
The New York Times

The Middle Ages.; A HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE AGES. By Dana Carleton Munro Professor of European History, University of Wisconsin, With maps and illustrations. Pp. vi.-242. 8vo ...

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