Femina: An historian’s approach to the importance of medieval women
A teaching resource put together by Steve Illingworth (University of Cumbria) for KS3 students on how historians approach medieval women.
Queen Seondeok of Silla’s Astronomy Tower
Cheomseongdae is the world's oldest surviving astronomy tower built in the reign of Queen Seondeok of Silla (in modern-day Korea).
Margaret Beaufort’s Patronage
A factsheet concerning an indenture made by Margaret Beaufort as well as further acts of patronage from the 'King's Mother'.
Margery Kempe’s Book
A factsheet on Margery Kempe, the visionary, and the book she composed about her experiences.
Bridget of Sweden’s Books
A factsheet on Bridget of Sweden, saint, writer, pilgrim and traveller.
Joanna of Castile’s Book of Hours
A factsheet on Joanna of Castile's illuminated Book of Hours.
Herrad of Hohenbourg and the ‘Garden of Delights’
A factsheet on a book composed by Herrad, abbess of Hohenbourg.
Hildegard of Bingen Making Music
A factsheet on Hildegard of Bingen, abbess, polymath and composer.