1430’s Challenge For Baronial Birthday A&S Display
Hey Readers! Here’s a great story from another blogger. Enjoy!
Hey Readers! Here’s a great story from another blogger. Enjoy!
In the 15th century the term “cordiall” meant something that was soothing to the heart or spirit. The term was frequently used for medicines, but there were even devotional books named The Soul’s Cordiall. I think most of us could use a bit of soothing right now, so this is the perfect time to talk…
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…
In Calontir, the SCA area where I live, you sometimes get into painting awards at an event. They are predesigned and painted like a coloring book. We call them “preprints”. Some kingdom’s call them “charters”. I’ve seen people take a few home from the scribe’s table to do later and that’s terrific. Each reign creates…
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.
Research into pre17th century Jewish calligraphy and illumination is difficult to find. Here’s some great information on this topic. Thank you MARYA KARGASHINA
“What is written once may be lost; what is written twice endures.” ~Scribal Proverb You Won’t Believe This! Look what I used to do on purpose for fun! I stumbled across the documentation and photo for a Kingdom Arts & Sciences competition entry by accident. This happened when I was cleaning out old digital storage….
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