The Honorable Lord Ian the Green, CE, CSO, APF, CCK, AoA from the
Barony of Namron, Kingdom of Ansteorra has an incredible blog you simply must check out. Here’s his recent post on his scribal kit. Please check out his other posts..
By Master Morien McBain Dear Gentles, things have been on an upswing lately with the Æthelmearc Royal Guild of Foresters! For those of you who don’t know them, they are a group devoted to period outdoor living, wilderness skills, and related arts, among them the following: -Period fire making-Travel by boat, horse, and on foot-Shelter…
Kaila Yankelevich, University of Bristol Why do we own books? What does it mean to own a book? Is the reason utilitarian (we want to access a specific text) or is it all about pleasure? Umberto Eco famously spoke of the importance of owning books that you might never have time to read. Did owners…
I don’t know about you, but I love history. It inspires, humbles, and fascinates me. Part of that is learning the etymology of some common words and idioms, many of which are Medieval or even older. I list here some of the most fun ones I’ve come across and hope you enjoy learning about them…
I prize the Internet for its ability to teach. If you know what you want to find and how to find it, so much is available. Very different than when I came up as a scribe. It does make your ability to critique your findings more important. To wonder about your resource’s accuracy, authenticity, and…
I’m not afraid…I was born to do this. Living in Rouen it’s difficult to avoid mentions of Joan of Arc. This is where she was held during her trial, and where she was eventually burnt at the stake. Nowadays glimpses of her legacy are around every corner. The main street from the station to the…
Scribal Project Information I’ve looked at many lovely scrolls and scribal works on the Internet. Many Kingdoms, Scribal Guilds, and Bloggers display multiple, well-crafted scrolls. I enjoy reading about the techniques and materials scribes use to create their art. I sometimes wonder about information that wasn’t included with the image. Often it’s about the inspiring text…
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