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Medieval Times
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College of Arms www.college-of-arms.gov.uk/about-us/history
HistoryIn the early medieval period the proclamation and organisation of tournaments was the chief function of heralds. They marshalled and introduced the contestants and kept a tally of the score. From this derive both their modern roles of organising ceremonial and of being expert in armory.The…
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Medieval Tavern Names By Medievalists.net
Medieval Tavern Names – the Swan continues to be a well-used name, such as this one in current-day London. Photo by Mike Quinn / Geograph ProjectLooking for a cool…
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Becoming a Medieval Knight by Matt Ward
Knights during the Middle AgesDuring the Middle Ages wars was a nearly constant occurrence, especially during the High and Late Middle Ages. This necessitated the existence of powerful armies and military units to wage war. Medieval armies typically consisted of an assortment of knights, archers,…
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Dee, John 1527-1608 by Betuel-Lilith Sairalindë Elanessë
Dee, John 1527-1608 English alchemist, geographer and mathematician who became the most famous magician of the Elizabethan age . Dee wrote pamphlets on various topics , including the logic , astrology, natural philosophy , shipping and customer to the calendar. He was one of the most prolific…
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Phthiriasis: the riddle of the lousy disease J. Bondeson
Phthiriasis: the riddle of the lousy diseaseJ. BondesonJOURNAL OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF MEDICINE: Volume 91 June (1998)AbstractOf all the legendary and…
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Sex and obscenity in medieval art Leslie Smith
Sex and obscenity in medieval artLeslie SmithJournal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care: Vol. 35:1 (2009)AbstractWhen researching early or…
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Organizing the Greed for Gain – Alfonso X of Spain’s Law on Gambling Houses Ulrich Schädler
Organizing the Greed for Gain – Alfonso X of Spain’s Law on Gambling HousesUlrich…
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Anesthesia Drugs in the Medieval Muslim Era Dr. Ali Muhammad Bhat
Anesthesia Drugs in the Medieval Muslim EraDr. Ali Muhammad Bhat (Dept. of Islamic Studies IUST Awantipora Pulwama Srinagar Jammu and Kashmir…
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Tempus Fugit By Danièle Cybulskie
By Danièle CybulskieBecause it seemed to get away from me last week, I’ve decided to write this week’s blog on time.Like most things, the measurement of time followed the lead…
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The Universal Spider: King Louis XI By Susan Abernethy
King Louis XI’s administration and consolidation of his kingdom and his flair for diplomacy earned him the sobriquet of “the Prudent”. But his favorite pastimes were…
