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Qu'est ce que l'inquisition ? L'histoire de l'inquisition – dans laquelle le Midi de la France tient une large place – a longtemps été l'objet d'opinions contradictoires. On a pu croire qu'elle avait sauvé la chrétienté et la société occidentale de la subversion religieuse et sociale ; on a pu dire qu'elle avait écrasé une religion évangélique par l'oppression, la terreur et les bûchers. Cet enregistrement tente d'approcher au plus près les réalités médiévales sans a priori ou complaisance et de dresser le tableau de l'inquisition en Languedoc au temps où elle consacre tous ses efforts à l'éradication du catharisme. Inquisition et hérésie.

Sex. The word makes some people giggle or blush, while others may draw back in discomfort. So, why do we find it so difficult to talk openly about sex? Much of our reticence in discussing and acknowledging the realities of sex comes, at least in part, from a unique time and place: medieval Europe. In the 12 episodes of Sex in the Middle Ages, Professor Jennifer McNabb and a panel of experts in medieval history and literature will take you back to the period between the fall of Rome and the rise of the Renaissance to explore the ideals and realities of sex and sexuality.

In the twilight of the Roman Empire, the Visigoths emerged as the unlikely stewards of Hispania, entwining the Roman legacy with Germanic vigor. Yet, this fusion of worlds was not without its fractures. Witness the societal strains and internal dissent that set the stage for a historic upheaval as diverse peoples grappled with the complexities of coexistence under the Visigothic banner.

Witness the birth and twilight of an age where the clatter of the blacksmith's hammer, the clash of sword against shield, and the solemn vows sworn in the chapel echoed through stone halls. This book is not just a tale of castles and knights; it's a vivid recounting of a society pivoting on the axis of war and chivalry. Stone and Sword is more than just a conventional narrative of historical accounts.

Timothy Venning's exploration of the alternative paths that British history might easily have taken moves on to the Wars of the Roses. What if Richard of York had not given battle in vain? How would a victory for Warwick the Kingmaker at the Battle of Barnet changed the course of the struggle for power? What if the Princes had escaped from the tower or the Stanleys had not betrayed their king at Bosworth? These are just a few of the fascinating questions posed by this book.

Imagine you were transported back in time to Medieval England and had to start a new life there. Without mobile phones, iPads, internet, and social media networks, when transport means walking or, if you're fortunate, horseback, how will you know where you are or what to do? Where will you live? What is there to eat? What shall you wear? All these questions and many more are answered in this new guidebook for time-travelers. This lively and engaging book will help the listener deal with the new experiences they may encounter and the problems that might occur.

In The Culture of Knighthood and Medieval Romance, join scholar of medieval literature Larissa Tracy for a fascinating dive into the deeper context of narratives about knights and their world. Her Audible Original takes you through the evolution of knighthood and courtly literature, dispelling prevalent myths about chivalry and romance with an eye to revealing just how textured and complex these ideas actually were.

Continuing his exploration of the alternative paths that British history might so easily have taken, Timothy Venning turns his attention to the Hundred Years War between England and France. Could the English have won in the long term, or, conversely, have been decisively defeated sooner?

Medieval people are often portrayed as having poor hygiene and table manners—licking their knives or throwing chicken bones on the floor. In the Middle Ages, however, such behavior was not tolerated. Medieval society cherished order in nearly every facet of life, from regular hand-washing to daily prayer. There were consequences if you didn’t adhere to the rules of good behavior: you wouldn’t be invited to the lord’s next dinner, you wouldn’t win the battle, and you wouldn’t win the lady.

Much has been written about Western intervention during the breakup of Yugoslavia, and whether it made matters worse, prevented worse atrocities, or was simply ineffective. In early 1992, however, what was clear was that Europe was hopelessly divided over the best course of action to take towards Yugoslavia, and after several years of fighting, the Bosnian War was one of the most violent conflagrations in Europe since the end of World War II.

In this magnificent book, distinguished archaeologist Barry Cunliffe reframes our entire conception of early European history, from prehistory through the ancient world to the medieval Viking period. Cunliffe views Europe not in terms of states and shifting political land boundaries but as a geographical niche particularly favored in facing many seas. These seas, and Europe's great transpeninsular rivers, ensured a rich diversity of natural resources while also encouraging the dynamic interaction of peoples across networks of communication and exchange.

The Knights Templar have an enduring reputation—but not one they would recognize. Originally established in the twelfth century to protect pilgrims, the Order is remembered today for heresy, fanaticism, and even satanism. Steve Tibble sets out to correct the record. The Templars, famous for their battles on Christendom's eastern front, were in fact dedicated peace-mongers at home. They influenced royal strategy and policy, created financial structures, and brokered international peace treaties—primarily to ensure that men, money, and material could be transferred more readily to the east.

* A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice * The acclaimed author of Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts introduces us to the extraordinary keepers and companions of medieval manuscripts over a thousand years of history The illuminated manuscripts of the Middle Ages are among the greatest...

Joseph Gruenpeckh, deutscher Humanist vom Anfang des 16. Jahrhunderts, schreibt die Geschichte von Vater und Sohn. Die beiden Kaiser haben die Entwicklung der europäischen Politik, Kultur und Gesellschaft maßgeblich geprägt. In dieser Zeit des Übergangs vom Feudalismus zu einem moderneren Staatswesen legten sie den Grundstein für das mächtige Habsburgerreich. Wir erfahren viel über ihre Persönlichkeiten und lernen in den 46 illustrierten Kapiteln den kaiserlichen Alltag kennen. In Auftrag gegeben hatte es Maximilian I. Er schaute dem Verfasser dabei auch über die Schulter und schrieb hier und da Bemerkungen an den Rand des Buches.

A definitive new biography of the Byzantine emperor Justinian Justinian is a radical reassessment of an emperor and his times. In the sixth century CE, the emperor Justinian presided over nearly four decades of remarkable change, in an era of geopolitical threats, climate change, and plague...

Un periodo storico affascinante e complesso, che gli studiosi dividono in alto, alla caduta dell’Impero Romano sino all’anno mille, e basso, che si conclude nel 1492. Parliamo del medioevo, a torto liquidato come l’era dei secoli bui, ma certo un’epoca dove il ricorso alla violenza è pratica quotidiana. In “Nero come il Terrore” vi racconteremo storie incredibili di intricati complotti ed efferati omicidi, sanguinose battaglie e vittime innocenti, a comporre un ritratto più vicino a noi di quanto vorremmo ammettere.

Kolik si proslulý kat Jan Mydlář naúčtoval za popravu 27 českých pánů? Jak probíhala poprava mečem či oběšením? Co směl mít odsouzenec v den smrti na sobě? Jak se pranýřováním trestaly menší přestupky a jaké byly nejběžnější způsoby mučení a mučící nástroje? Dnes nám může připadat zacházení se zločinci zbytečně kruté, bolestivé a nelidské, ale ve skutečnosti bylo přesně takové, jako sama doba. Kati, jejich biřici, ani městská rada s rychtářem nebyli sadisté, užívali pouze takové prostředky, které byly v jejich době dostupné a účelné.

King Henry V’s victory over the French armies at Agincourt on 25 October 1415 is unquestionably one of the most famous battles in history. From Shakespeare’s ‘band of brothers’ speech to its appearances in numerous films, Agincourt rightfully has a place among a handful of conflicts whose names are immediately recognized around the world. Agincourt provides a new look at this battle. Mike Livingston goes back to the original sources, including the French battle plan that still survives today, to give a new interpretation, one that challenges the traditional site of the battlefield itself.

France, 1180 to 1600. A tale of power, intrigue, and change. Kings and queens ruled with ambition. Wars raged across the land. Culture flourished. Society evolved.

1326 was one of the most dramatic years in English history. The queen of England, Isabella of France, invaded the country with an army of mercenaries to destroy her husband's powerful and detested lover, Hugh Despenser the Younger, and brought down her husband, King Edward II, in the process.