A New Theory on the Costumes of the Oseberg Queen and Her Attendant
A translation of a part of the chapter in a book based on a ship-burial of a wealthy (perhaps royal) woman from the Vestfold
Collection: Medieval and Anglo Saxon Recipes
Medieval and Anglo Saxon Recipes, taken from the "British Museum Cookbook" by Michelle Berriedale-Johnson
Cooking from Primary Sources: Some General Comments
An article which discusses aspects of medieval food such as appropriate fare for war time, and ethnic food. Links to relevant recipes are included in the text.
Food in England Since 1066 -- A Vegetarian Evolution? - Part 1: The Middle Ages
An article about vegetarian diets in the Middle Ages, detailing specific foods and the ways in which they were used. Relevant quotes from various secondary sources are included wit…
Food in Medieval Jewish Spain
An overview of foods that were eaten by Jewish people in medieval Spain. Includes links to resources and analysis of some primary and secondary sources.
Forme of Cury
Medieval recipes from "A Roll of Ancient English Cookery", which was compiled about 1390 CE.
GodeCookery.Com
A selection of recipes and cookery books and related information, mainly from the late Middle Ages.
Historical Recipes of Different Cultures
This site has sections on both Anglo-Saxon and general Medieval recipes. It lists the recipes themselves with some detail on customs and ritual associated with the meals.
Instruments of Torture, Medieval Times
Provides an overview of instruments of torture, including illustrations and descriptions of how they were used.
Life in a Medieval Castle
Brief account of daily life in a Medieval Castle. Touches on such aspects as religion, hygiene and water.
Marriage During the Middle Ages
Information on traditions, laws, customs, ceremonies, weddings, feasts, clothing, jewelry, beauty treatment, gifts, dresses, showers, courtly love, and knights and chivalry.
Medieval Life
Everyday life during medieval times. A description of the history, literature, chivalry, commerce, customs, food and life of people living in Europe, Asia and Africa during the Mid…
Medieval Mustard
Medieval recipes and uses for mustard are included in this page, drawing heavily on primary sources.
Medieval Pottery Research Group
For those with an interest in pottery vessels made, traded, and used in Europe between the end of the Roman period and the 16th century.
Medieval/Renaissance Food Homepage
Articles, recipes, and summaries of books about Renaissance and Medieval cooking.
The 'Law Merchant' and the Fair Court of St. Ives, 1270-1324
A detailed analysis of the "law merchant" and commercial law in the Middle Ages, focusing on the court records of a medieval English fair.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to Ancient Cookery
These recipes are aimed at modern re-creation, but the original recipes are given.
The Royal and Delightful Game of Piquet
The game of Piquet (or Cent, the game's English name in this period), has been played since at least the end of the 15th century. This site provides instructions on how to play the…
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