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Medieval Lives 10: Pietro d'Abano

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Born in the 13th century, Pietro d'Abano was referred to variously as “the Great Lombard,” “the Conciliator,” and, in at least one case, a “great necromancer.” This scholar and physician faced variously troubles relating to heresy or sorcery, and stories swirl around him of calling on demons or magically making spent coins return to his purse.

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A Medieval Haunting in the Annales Fuldenses

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The Annales Fuldenses, or Annals of Fulda, is a source for 9th-century events in Carolingian lands: the incursions of the Northmen, fighting among the royal relatives, and omens in the sky. It also contains the story of an unfortunate village, an even more unfortunate villager, and the evil spirit that haunted both.

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Pedro Tafur 6: In the Baths and at the Fairs

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Our 15th-century traveller returns to Venice and goes overland into central and western Europe, making friends and catching up with some old ones along the way. He'll heal at the thermal baths, and there's talk of Bruges, Antwerp, medieval trade and textiles, and the fairs.