Sauvetés
Settlements founded by Templars near Toulouse as sanctuaries from ill-treatment and exactions.
(Duby, Georges. Rural Economy and Country Life in the Medieval West, 555)
*term definitions retrieved from Netserf’s Medieval Glossary (http://www.netserf.org/Glossary)
Filed under: Middle Ages History, Medieval Glossary, Medieval History on February 28th, 2009 | No Comments »
I’m sure a lot of readers of this blog share my interest in the medieval period, but I’m curious as to what other periods in history you find interesting? Personally, I enjoy studying ancient civilizations (Rome, Greece, Egypt, the Ancient Americas, etc.) and the art/structures or lost worlds left behind by these civilizations (Stonehenge, Machu […]
Filed under: Discussion Topics on February 26th, 2009 | 16 Comments »
I finally edited my My Bookshelf- Currently Reading page. I’ve been bad about keeping it up-to-date and will try to do a better job of it in the future.
At the moment, I’m reading The Kingmaking by Helen Hollick. The novel is historical fiction set in early medieval England at the supposed time of the actual, […]
Filed under: Historical Fiction on February 25th, 2009 | 10 Comments »
Atlas of the Medieval World by Rosamond McKitterick
Hardcover: 304 pages
Publisher: Oxford University Press (2004)
ISBN: 0195221583
With close to 100 maps, Atlas of the Medieval World provides the reader with an expansive view of medieval Europe with the occasional glimpse into Southeast Asia, Iceland/Greenland, and the Middle East. The maps are fairly detailed — some would argue […]
Filed under: Middle Ages History, Medieval History, Book Reviews on February 23rd, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Archaeologists from the Museum of London have discovered the foundations of an 800-year-old water mill in south-east London. The 12th Century water mill found at Greenwich Wharf is believed to be one of the earliest tide-powered mills to be found in the capital.
Read the rest of the article at BBC.
Filed under: Archaeology, Middle Ages History, Medieval History on February 20th, 2009 | 2 Comments »
On this date, February 17th, in medieval history:
1461 - The Second Battle of St. Albans: One of the battles fought during the Wars of the Roses. On this particular day, the Lancastrian army led by the Queen Margaret of Anjou defeated the Yorkist faction led by the Earl of Warwick. The Lancastrians freed King Henry IV […]
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Metal Body Suits vs. Weapons of Medieval Destruction discusses the evolution of armor through the Middle Ages. While it is a very brief overview — focusing more on late medieval plate armor — the article does provide a host of images to supplement the text.
The focus of my studies tends be on medieval England and […]
Filed under: Arms and Armor, Middle Ages History, Medieval History on February 16th, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Rector
[rek-ter]
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin, from regere to direct
1) The holder of a rectory.
(Heath, Peter. Church and Realm, 1272-1461, 367)
2) Incumbent whose tithes have not been alienated.
(Beresford, Maurice and Hurst, John. Wharram Percy: Deserted Medieval Village, 138)
*term definitions retrieved from Netserf’s Medieval Glossary (http://www.netserf.org/Glossary)
Filed under: Middle Ages History, Medieval Glossary, Medieval History on February 13th, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Abandoned Temple © Rob Alexander & Wizards of the Coast. All rights reserved.
Rob Alexander is an illustrator and concept artist working in the publishing, magazine, computer gaming and collectable card game markets. He paints fine art, fantasy and science fiction, children’s illustrations and contemporary landscapes.
Filed under: Art, Fantasy on February 12th, 2009 | No Comments »
Falconer’s Crusade by Ian Morson
Publisher: St Martins Mass Market Paper (January 1996)
ISBN-10: 0312956975
Editorial Review from Publishers Weekly:
This sparkling medieval mystery debut introduces an appealing sleuth, Regent Master William Falconer of Aristotle College, Oxford University, who calls himself a “deductionist.” When not tutoring young clods, Falconer, who keeps a live owl in his rooms, experiments wth […]
Filed under: Middle Ages History, Medieval History, Historical Fiction on February 12th, 2009 | 3 Comments »
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