Some geeking out over obscure Anglo-Saxon art
I so enjoy well written and informative blog posts about illuminate manuscripts. Thank you Æschild (Nolie Alcarturiel)
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Supplemental 4: The Civil War of Words – Burgundian Propaganda and Symbolism
I’ve been saying for a while that the Burgundians used propaganda and public relations much more effectively than their opponents. In this episode I’ll explore how they did that and what it meant. For more on Burgundian Propaganda check out the work of Dr. Emily J. Hutchison. Time Period Covered: 1401-1419 Left: This badge from the…
1492- The Earth Has No Ends
Imagine a world where you think if you sail far enough, you will fall off the end. Then it is discovered, that you can sail on forever because the world is round with no ends to fall off of! That happened in 1492. We all learned about Christopher Columbus crossing the Atlantic Ocean thinking he…
I Need a Who? A guide to the Various positions for your event
Found this on the web and thought it worth forwarding for you. Enjoy! This person is the face of the SCA for the event. They are responsible for managing (doing OR delegating!) all tasks related to an event, from the initial bid submission to the after event report. Works closely with the Seneschal, Exchequer and…
Reblog: AI Livestream Interactive Virtual Reality Historical Reenactments: Bringing the Past to Life
(Source: https://pltfrm.com.cn) History enthusiasts and educators alike are finding new ways to explore and teach the past through AI livestream interactive virtual reality historical reenactments. These immersive experiences offer a unique opportunity to witness and interact with historical events as if they were happening in real-time. What Are AI Livestream Interactive Virtual Reality Historical Reenactments?…
Book Review: “Women of the Anarchy” by Sharon Bennett Connolly
Civil wars, clashes between cousins, are known to be full of battles between men on foot and horseback, with their eyes set on the throne of their desired country. Many stories of civil wars tend to leave out the women who often were left on the sidelines, ready to pick up the pieces. The story…
Margaret of York, Duchess Consort of Burgundy
On 3 May 1446 Margaret of York was born to the future Edward IV of England .Here Heather R. Darsie describes the Duchess of Burgundy’s story.