Medieval Courses

I teach courses for Medievalists.net designed for writers, reenactors, and lifelong learners who want to move beyond surface-level history. My approach emphasizes critical thinking by presenting disparate perspectives and challenging you to synthesize complex evidence into better, more accurate narratives. Let’s deep-dive into the medieval past, together!

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The Hundred Years’ War and the Birth of Modern Europe (Starting February 17, 2026)

Explore the Hundred Years’ War—its causes, key themes, and lasting impact on society, nationalism, and power. Discover how this conflict ushered in the end of the Middle Ages and shaped modern Europe.

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Writing Medieval Fiction Workshop (Starting April 2, 2026)

In this 5-part workshop, bestselling and award-winning author C.J. Adrien helps aspiring historical fiction writers with an interest in the medieval period hone their craft, balance historicity with story, and find publishing avenues for their work.

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Early Medieval Brittany A.D. 800-1100.

Trace the history of Brittany in the early medieval period, from Roman occupation and withdrawal to its rebellions and its split from the Frankish Empire, the Viking occupation and reconquest, and its eventual semi-autonomy in the High Middle Ages. For those of you who have read my novels and would like to learn about the history behind them, this course is for you.

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