More From the “What Was I Thinking?” Files
Pigment Class Handout
This article is great for its information and how to, but the sources are even better. Have a look.
Reblog: Heraldic Heartwarmers and Hangups
Many of the fine folks who work to register Heraldic Names and Devices are history nerds. The Society for Creative Anachronisms is full of history nerds, but Heralds tend to take our devotion to exponentially higher levels. I love being an Art Herald, but I often find myself face-palming when I hear horror stories from…
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.
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…
Reblog: Keeping Up With the Trevelyans: On Owning (and Loving) Books
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…