When does movement spill over from something we recognize as dance as an artistic and social form to something else? Something potentially otherworldly, whether ecstatic or demonic? This workshop ...

James Pierpont Morgan, if not rolling in his grave right now, may be shifting uncomfortably: many books from his very own collection of medieval manuscripts are on display at his very own library, ...

Dancing in the Middle Ages was far more intense than modern celebrations. Peasants gathered in circles, chains, and lines to sing and move for hours. The church condemned many dances as sinful and ...

For years, the Mütter Museum invited visitors through its doors for a Halloween party that emphasized blood and guts. That event, Mischief at the Mütter, was scrapped amid the institute's two-year ...

Dance was a central part of social life in the Middle Ages, appearing at festivals, celebrations and public gatherings. Communities often came together to perform group dances that reflected local ...

The fair will feature historical re-enactments, falconry displays, dance and live music across several parts of the city ...

This workshop is open to attendees of the 61st International Congress on Medieval Studies who sign up during registration. How can we study medieval dance when the object of our study no longer exists ...