The existence of medieval female warriors through history often attracts heated debate. For one thing, weapons found in ...

5 medieval hair treatments and trends Admittedly, not every guest at a royal Irish feast walked away impressed. In 1397, the Catalan pilgrim Ramon de Perellós was the guest of Niall Óg Ó Néill ...

The lecture, titled “Fifty Ways to Cleave Your Brother: Mayhem, Mischief, & Misfits in Medieval Irish Monasteries,” will take place at 4:30 p.m. in Burns Library. Brother Ó Clabaigh, a medievalist ...

In this special live episode, recorded at the Hay Festival, Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Gillian Kenny and comedian Seán Burke to learn about medieval Irish folklore. We’re focusing on the lore ...

Scéal: Going out out for a night in medieval Ireland meant food ... racks that adorned the halls were intended to disarm the warriors before they took their seats. References in the law-texts ...

When Nera went out on a dare, he met a thirsty corpse in search of drink and unwittingly followed warriors ... The Irish otherworld was no hell, either. In medieval tales, it is a sunny place ...

“It’s like we’re living in Medieval times.” Religious narratives play a “massive role” in explaining support for Israel among both Irish, British and American Christians, Bumin sai ...

Its imposing Anglo-Norman castle and 13th-century cathedral bookend the Medieval Mile ... Start at Arán Bakery, one of a new wave of Irish bakeries and patisseries challenging the previous ...