JOURNAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Further to a message put out last year, we are now on the
verge of launching a new quarterly magazine of the Middle Ages
entitled MEDIEVAL LIFE. This has been put together with the support
of the Centre for Medieval Studies, University of York (UK). This a
research-based but non-specialist periodical aimed at a wide audience.
The concept includes the following:-
1. coverage of the period between 500 and 1500 AD;
2. a multi-disciplinary approach;
3. using image as well as text as a means of communication;
4. wide-ranging both in the area and the topics covered;
5. allowing for an inter-relationship between articles in the
same issue and from issue to issue;
6. encouraging the study of all aspects of the Middle Ages
and a continuing debate in our pages.
Topics treated in the first issue:-
the re-creation of medieval interiors (part I)
new methods of studying post-Roman Britain
the symbolism of alcohol for the Anglo-Saxons
the Anglo-Saxon understanding of Hell
new light on Canterbury Cathedral from the excavation of 1993
the unpicking of an ordinary parish church
medieval versions of Aesop's Fables
social attitudes: a 15th C window explained
Topics planned for issue two (due in April)
ethnic identity and the origins of medieval Europe
the possessions of Lombard women in Italy
urban monasteries in Byzantium
995: the foundation of Durham
sea kings of the Western Isles of Scotland, 1100-1266
Liverpool's medieval treasures
late medieval royal imagery at York Minster
re-creation of medieval interiors (part II)
To subscribe: for four issues (prices in pounds sterling, exc. USA)
UK - =A38-50
Europe - =A310-00 (Eurocheques are fine)
North America - =A315-00 (USA - $30-00)
Middle East - =A315-00
Australia - =A316-00
to C.J.R. Pickles, Rectory End, Gilling East, York YO6 4JQ, UK.
Please make cheques payable to MEDIEVAL LIFE.
Unfortunately the use of credit cards is not likely to be practical
at the present time.
Greetings!
Chris Pickles