By exploring their sex lives, The Fires of Lust brings ordinary medieval people to life.
Medieval
‘Longer than a big man’s thigh’: The Perfect Penis in Medieval Europe
What did medieval people think about penises?
Prostitution and Subjectivity in Late Medieval Germany
What was life like for the women who worked in medieval brothels?
Trans and Genderqueer Subjects in Medieval Hagiography
Why is medieval hagiography an important source for trans and genderqueer history?
Illegitimacy in Medieval Scotland, 1100-1500
Why did illegitimacy matter in medieval Scotland?
The Corrupter of Boys: Sodomy, Scandal and the Medieval Clergy
Scandal-averse policies have enabled the widespread sexual abuse of boys and male adolescents within the Church.
The Reputation of Edward II
Edward’s medieval and early modern afterlife was significantly shaped by the influence of literary texts and techniques.