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Norwich Cathedral91

Medieval Cathedrals of Europe

by Stacie Naczelnik

Buildings are great sources of information that can help reveal the beliefs of a society. Sometimes all we have left of ancient civilizations to examine are the ruins of their buildings. Too often, with... published 7 months ago

8 comments    religion history god

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catapults

by The Lion

Catapults have a certain mystique and a very long history. They have been used in warfare and in fun competions. Here are resources to learning more about catapults and how to make them. The great thing about... published 18 months ago

2 comments    medieval catapult trebuchet

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Alexander the Great

by Eva Berlin

Also known as: Alexandros III Philippou Makedonon, Megas Alexandros(Greek), Eskandar-e Maqduni (means Alexander of Macedonia in Persian),Alexander Mokdon (Hebrew),Tre-Qarnayia (means the two-horned one in... published 17 months ago

9 comments    education history medieval

We live 8 miles from Dartmoor in a village overlooking the Moor.78

My House Is 500 Years Old

by stormyweather

We bought an old house ten years ago, in this countryside area of the UK. The idea was to have a holiday home, but a couple of years ago I gave up my job in London to move here permanently. We are only 260... published 7 months ago

33 comments    home house england

A Courtly Hand Kiss From Romeo To Juliet77

The Fine Art Of Hand Kissing

by Raven Emrys

I am quite the sucker for a good hand kissing.... Yes, it's true. And with today being Beltane, (that most passionate and "randy" of Pagan holidays), I thought I would post a blog for the benefit of my... published 5 months ago

9 comments    love advice education

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Medieval Manuscript Illumination in a Nutshell

by Job Surfer

In the early middle ages most manuscript illumination was executed by monks primarily for monastic use, as part of the daily spiritual routine in the monasteries. Copying earlier manuscripts was an activity... published 4 months ago

0 comments    arts religion history

Mounted with Sword Brackets for Display75

Sword and Armor Care

by audro

I'm going to let my inner oddball shine and talk about one of my favorite hobbies, collecting medieval swords and armor. I've always been into medieval times, I got my first real sword when I was fourteen and... published 9 months ago

3 comments    medieval swords collectors

Christopher Paolini, Author of the Inheritance Trilogy Series of Books74

Christopher Paolini, Author of Inheritance Trilogy Books

by Angela Harris

Christopher Paolini was born November 17, 1983 in California. He was raised in Montana and still lives there. Paolini has one sibling, Angela. He was homeschooled for his entire academic career. Christopher... published 18 months ago

5 comments    entertainment family children

Is this a football?  (Photo by Shannon Pifko)74

What Does Football Mean?

by helenathegreat

Which game is truly "football"? Are the Americans -- the majority English-speaking group, in this case -- right to call their game football? Or is the British national obsession the properly-named game? published 8 months ago

2 comments    sports football united states

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Class Structures and Demands of Medieval Women

by Job Surfer

In the Medieval world there were several different levels of classes. At the top was the high class composed of rich, aristocratic nobility. According to the ideals of courtly love and the cult of chivalry,... published 4 months ago

0 comments    careers women history

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