The Bright Ages (Now in Paperback)
A knowable medieval Europe
Which medieval Jewish stories must we tell?
Recent studies of Jewish bodies emphasize violence, and in this era of rising antisemitism that feels important. But is it also too limiting, making our whole history of these people a story of loss?
Vox Populi, Vox Dei
Elon Musk, Donald Trump, an 8th-century Monk named Alcuin, and the importance of historical context.
Republicans in Virginia Are Going Back to the Dark Ages
This isn’t medieval history; it’s a manifesto.
Welcome to Modern Medieval
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