Medieval History – Retrospect Journal

by Retrospect Journal 13/12/2020 0

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Communism, virtue and the ideal commonwealth in Thomas More’s Utopia

Written by Nikita Nandanwad. Thomas More’s Utopia is frequently regarded as his best work, but how does his depiction of Utopia correlate with modern communism, and how should we understand More’s intention with this work?

by Retrospect Journal 12/12/2020 0

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Navigating the Voyage of St. Brendan

Written by Jack McGlone. Voyaging into the unknown was a constant for the early Medieval explorer. What drove them? What did they write down? And, might their hope offer inspiration for us today?

by Retrospect Journal 07/12/2020 0

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Blemmyae: A History of the Headless Men

Written by Amy Hendrie. Mythical creatures of the past are usually characterised by images of the unicorn, the dragon, and the mermaid but the Blemmyae were a prominent feature of many ancient and medieval accounts and histories. Amy Hendrie explores their past and makes a case for their importance.

by Retrospect Journal 22/11/2020 1

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The Mongols: Conflict, Conquest … and What Else?

Written by Amy Hendrie. In the contemporary imagination, the Mongols are famed for their brutality and violence. But is there more to this history than meets the eye?