This article uses fieldwork and the concept of relative aging to argue that the system of canals within the Vendee region of western France were begun in the tenth and eleventh centuries in conjunction with the Maillezais Abbey relocation and rebuilding.

This article situates Medieval Studies in the ever-evolving education environment that has linked the public rhetoric of the academy to business models.

This article discusses the use of the poetic romance, Mélusine or Le Roman de Parthenay, as a tale of identity, place, and the foundational role of women in the creation of dynastic, land-based legacies, supported through visual imagery analysis and theoretical models from cultural geography.

Work of art in Ceramic Sculpture by artist Amy Wachal as part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Angelfish Prayers". Biological diversity in the oceans has decreased dramatically in this century. The primary causes for the losses include the destruction of habitats by trawler fishing, pollution and the steady progress of climate change.

Work of art of Wood, Masonite, Acrylic Paint,Paper, Digital Print by artist Jeremy Chavez Allen as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Posers"

Work of art of Paper, Graphite, Charcoal, Gesso by artist Jeremy Chavez Allen as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Posers"

This article discusses the expansion of Maillezais Abbey and the creation of its hydraulic infrastructure.

Dress ensemble of navy blue polyester/wool blend accented with Ndebele-inspired graphic designed fabric. A) Sheath style dress with center front panel of Ndebele-inspired cotton/elastane blend. Center front split; princess seams; midi length. Sleeveless; rounded neckline. Extra long tie belt. Center back zipper closure. Lined in burgundy acetate/viscose satin striped herringbone. Designer label: Stella Jean B) Ulster-inspired cape style jacket echoing the shape of men’s great coats from the early nineteenth century. Double breasted bibbed front. Turn down collar. Side half belts extend from front bib and buckle at back sides. Lined in Ndebele-inspired fabric with "Stella Jean" signature in design.

A) Shirt of buff silk crepe with black pinstripe. Button-down collar with rounded ends. Long sleeves with button closure on cuffs; back yoke. Center front button closure with placket and barred buttonholes. B) Tie of silk styled as stripes of gold herringbone, black faille, and dark purple pique.

Work of art in Oil on canvas (shown at Art Basel Hong Kong, 2017) by artist Hanna Pettyjohn as part of a 2019 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Kaugnayan (Connections)".

Evening kimono dress of silk georgette in jewel tones of Nigerian-inspired patterned fabric pieces. Knee length. Slit pockets at sides where lower fabric panel meets upper panel. Unlined. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Duro Olowu / London / Made in England" Content/care tag at base of designer label and size tag attached to left side of designer label. B) Tie belt in satin fabric matching sleeve cuffs and border of opening on kimono dress.

Activewear ensemble of jacket, shirt, training shorts, and leg sleeves in floral prints.

Dress of turquoise satin with metallic silver vinyl trim at sweetheart neckline and plastic car “tail-light” accents at sides. Draping across bodice to accent sweetheart neckline. Strapless, calf-length. B) Matching turquoise and silver tulle very full petticoat. Petticoat should be visible below hem of dress. Designer's label: "Moschino / Couture!"

Work of art of Wood, Masonite, Acrylic Paint, Paper, Oil Pastel by artist Jeremy Chavez Allen as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Posers"

Work of art of Wood, Masonite, Paper, Oil Pastel by artist Jeremy Chavez Allen as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Posers"

Work of art of Wood, Masonite, Gesso, Acrylic Paint by artist Jeremy Chavez Allen as part of a 2020 MFA Exhibition, entitled "Posers"

Dress constructed of multi-fabric panels in floral motifs on black backgrounds. Midi length. Asymmetric neckline trimmed in black satin ribbon, five black velvet covered buttons and black satin ribbon bow. Long sleeves have burgundy satin ribbon hem; trimmed with five matching black velvet covered buttons over hidden snap closure with double row of snaps on black grosgrain. Shirred shoulders. Center back zipper closure; unlined. Designer label: Marc Jacobs.

Structured coat of bright neon pink or coral wool, oversized bow of self at side neckline, center front buttons, kimono sleeves, knee-length, fully lined in silk.

A: Trench coat of red polyester/cotton blend. Notched lapels, epaulettes, long sleeves with strapped cuffs. Double-breasted with two hidden snap closures at center and left waistline. Skirt is below-knee-length and full, with yoke from waist to about hip height; two inseam pockets below waist. No lining. B: Belt of red polyester/cotton blend.

a) Blouse of light pink silk charmeuse, gentle v neckline, sleeveless, center front seam, two oversized bows of self on left shoulder and one oversized tie of self on the right shoulder, hip length, unlined, center back invisible zipper. Label: Oscar de la Renta, P16, 6. b) Skirt of reverse (dull) side of silk charmeuse, gore construction, draped on the bias, narrow waistband, full length, unlined. c) Narrow belt of light pink silk faille, belt buckle of oversized teardrop, round, and marquis-shaped faceted stones in champagne or off white and light pink creating symmetrical layout around a large light orange stone, silver-toned metal. d) Clip-on earrings of faceted stones on champagne or off-white, light pink, and light orange mounted in gold-toned metal. e) Tank top or shell of light pink silk charmeuse, dull or reverse side visible, unlined, with round neckline on one side and shallow v-neckline on reverse. f) Wide belt or sash of self with angled ends, no markings.

Cocktail dress of white silk with light green and black floral motifs overlaid with black cotton floral lace embellished with beading and sequins throughout, v-shaped sweetheart neckline, sleeveless, princess seams, natural waistline, a-line skirt, center back black invisible zipper, lined in white polyester-silk blend.

Evening dress with strapless bodice of draped black silk taffeta to hips, center back zipper (broken), skirt of two tiers (one cocktail length and one full length) of layers of black, light pink, and off-white or cream tulle or netting; interior bodice with boning and bust cups and zipper. Labels: Oscar de la Renta, P16, 6.