“The findings prove that the world experienced a Medieval Warm Period between the ninth and 14th centuries with global temperatures significantly higher even than today. | They also confirm claims that a Little Ice Age set in around 1300, during which the world cooled dramatically. Since 1900, the world has begun to warm up again – but has still to reach the balmy temperatures of the Middle Ages. | The timing of the end of the Little Ice Age is especially significant, as it implies that the records used by climate scientists date from a time when the Earth was relatively cold, thereby exaggerating the significance of today’s temperature rise.” Robert Matthews

—Middle Ages Were Warmer Than Today, Say ScientistsTelegraph)

An interesting quote from a researcher: “During the Medieval Warm Period, the world was warmer even than today, and history shows that it was a wonderful period of plenty for everyone.” A very thought-provoking piece. As usual, however, be careful about reading newspaper accounts of academic studies. This one is supposed to be published in the journal Energy and Environment.