This lecture series delves into the rich history and culture of the Middle Ages, an era that shaped European identity and birthed many modern institutions. It explores critical questions about the medieval period's relevance to the present day, offering insights into the era on its own terms. Hosted at Trinity College Dublin, the lectures provide a unique platform for distinguished scholars to reflect on the complexities and enduring legacy of this formative period.
This engaging history of dynastic power in medieval Europe explores the role of family dynamics and family consciousness in the politics of royal and imperial dynasties. From royal marriages and the birth of sons, to female sovereigns, mistresses and wicked uncles, Robert Bartlett casts fresh light on an essential feature of the medieval world.
The remarkable papal history known as the Liber pontificalis permanently shaped perceptions and the memory of Rome, the popes, and the many-layered past of both city and papacy within Western Europe. Rosamond McKitterick offers pioneering insights into the evolution of this extraordinary source, and its significance.