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The Anglo-Norman Anonymous
The Newsletter of the Haskins Society for Anglo-Saxon, Viking, Anglo-Norman, and Angevin History. Website includes online editions of the newsletter, index of conference paper abstracts, CV's, projects, reports, and amusing medieval "toons."

Arthuriana
The quarterly journal of the International Arthurian Society - North American Branch is dedicated to all aspects of the Arthurian story.

Chronicon
This electronic journal of history focuses on Ireland in all eras (the middle ages are well-represented) and contains reviews of publications and notices of scholarly developments.

Chronique Journal of Chivalry
Chronique focuses on the philosophy and history of chivalry and includes how-to articles and fighting techniques for the reenactor. The site includes excerpts from articles.

Comitatus: Journal of Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Comitatus is devoted to publishing articles by new scholars, and maintains a tradition of gathering work from across disciplines.

Cromohs: The Cyber-Review of Modern Historiography
Cromohs aims to use the WWW as a tool for studying modern historical culture, historiography, philosophies of history, and methodologies of historical research. Some articles in English, others in Italian.

Current Archaeology
This covers one of the historian's most valuable tools: archaeological evidence. The site's "shortened articles" are actually quite informative.

Didascalia
A Journal for Philosophy and Philology from Late Antiquity to the Renaissance. In addition to ordering information for the printed version, two sample articles are available online.

Early Modern Literary Studies
A refereed journal of sixteenth- and seventeenth-century English literature examines literature, literary culture, and language. Completely online with articles, reviews, and a reader's forum.

Early Theatre
An annual journal associated with the Records of Early English Drama. Website includes subscription information.

Essays in Medieval Studies
The proceedings of the Illinois Medieval Association are being made available online at Loyola University. You may also order print editions.

Exemplaria
A Journal of Theory in Medieval and Renaissance Studies. Now has preprints online.

Explorations in Renaissance Culture
An annual scholarly journal edited by Tita French Baumlin of the English Department of Southwest Missouri State University.

Gouden Hoorn
Online journal about Byzantium, edited by Annabelle Parker and André de Raaij, provides informative articles, links, literature and news.

The Heroic Age
This online journal of early medieval Northwestern Europe is aimed at bringing together professionals, students, and amateurs to explore what was once known as "the Dark Ages." Maintained by General Editor Michelle Ziegler.

Journal of Irish Archaeology
An annual journal that publishes and promotes research into Irish archaeology and related European topics. Site includes subscription information, abstracts, and guidelines for contributors.

Matheliende
The Online Journal of Medieval Studies at The University of Georgia offers online articles concerning literature, material culture, significant historical figures and general history of Anglo-Saxon Britain.

Medieval Philosophy and Theology
A semi-annual, peer-reviewed journal devoted to the publication of original scholarship in all areas of medieval philosophy and theology. Website includes subscription info, contributor guidelines, contact addresses and content listings for past and current issues.

Ming Studies
The journal for the Society for Ming Studies. Webpage includes background on the society, how to subscribe to the journal, and calls for information and feedback. Promising.

Renaissance Forum
This electronic journal of early-modern literary and historical studies includes articles, reviews, and a mailing list to announce the contents of each issue.

Shakespeare Magazine
This magazine offers teaching resources, event schedules, and enlightening articles on understanding and performing Shakespeare. The website includes sample articles as well as subscription info.

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