The Black Death - Professor Sir Richard Evans

The history of the Bubonic Plague and its devastating effects on medieval Europe, but also its other appearances in world history such as in 6th Century Byzantium and in Asia throughout the 19th century.

Illuminated Psalter Manuscripts - Dr Sally Dormer

Psalters containing the 150 Psalms were immensely popular medieval manuscripts, used by a wide array of patrons for liturgical, scholastic and devotional purposes. This lecture explores how the Psalms inspired a rich tradition of literal, historical and interpretative illustration, from the 9th to the 14th centuries, across Europe.

Drawings in Anglo-Saxon Manuscripts - Dr Sally Dormer

Medieval drawings are frequently viewed as the poor cousins of fully-painted miniatures. But in England, an appreciation of drawing persisted throughout the Middle Ages. Based within the late 10th and early 11th centuries, this lecture proves that drawing was more than an expedient alternative to full paint.