10 Open-Access Medieval Studies Articles from May 2026

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A curated roundup of ten freely available scholarly articles published in May 2026 spans medieval Europe and beyond, from architectural analysis of Notre-Dame de Paris's lead composition to new findings on childhood fosterage practices in medieval Ireland. Medievalists.net has compiled these open-access pieces to highlight recent peer-reviewed research that advances understanding of medieval social structures, material culture, and institutional practices. The selection reflects the breadth of contemporary medieval scholarship, offering readers direct access to work that would otherwise sit behind paywalls.