Epistolae: Medieval Women’s Letters
Epistolae is a useful web resource for anyone looking for primary sources on medieval women.
Shajar al-Durr’s Coin
A factsheet on Shajar al-Durr, sultana of Egypt, and the coins minted in her name.
Prioress Lucy’s Mortuary Roll
A factsheet on Prioress Lucy of Hedingham's mortuary roll.
Philippa of Hainault’s Marriage Contract
A factsheet about Philippa of Hainault and her marriage contract with Edward III, king of England.
Joan of Arc Resource Pack
Resource pack on Joan of Arc with short bio, primary source extracts and reading list.
Trotula
A factsheet concerning the Trotula, a medieval medical treatise attributed to Trota of Salerno, a twelfth-century female physician.
Birthing Girdle
A factsheet on birthing girdles: what they were and what they were used for.
British Library Digitised Manuscripts
The British Library have digitised and made available online a number of manuscripts owned by and relating to medieval women.
Margaret of Anjou’s Lion (Skull)
A factsheet on objects associated with Margaret of Anjou, including her pet lion!
Khitan Liao Empresses Factsheet
A detailed factsheet on two empresses of the Khitan Liao dynasty: Empress Dowager Yingtian and Empress Dowager Chengtian.