Magic has long been a part of human history, and its practice often blended with the everyday lives of people. While many historical accounts focus on magic's role in grand rituals, religious practices, or elite circles, the real heart of magic was often in its practical applications—the curses, spells, and tricks that ordinary people used in the
One of the central aspects of Skoda’s research is her focus on women's roles in late medieval society, a topic often overlooked in traditional histories of the period. Skoda has argued that women in late medieval England were more active participants in the social, political, and economic spheres than previously assumed. While the majority of med
Beyond the wars, late medieval England was undergoing significant changes in its social fabric. The Black Death of the mid-14th century, which wiped out a large portion of the population, reshaped the labor force and had profound economic implications. The reduction in the population led to a rise in wages for the surviving peasants and laborers, b
The late medieval period in England, spanning roughly from the late 13th century to the early 16th century, was a time of great political upheaval, social change, and cultural transformation. The period saw the end of the Plantagenet dynasty's dominance, the rise of the Tudor monarchy, and the establishment of England as a key player in European an