A recent study explores the history of the Berry region from Celtic times to the present, focusing primarily on Jean, Duke of Berry (1340–1416). The publication, titled ‘Histoire du Berry’ by Emmanuel Legeard, delves into the significance of this historical figure within the region’s long-term narrative.
Explore the rise, golden age, and legacy of the Kievan Rus’, a powerful medieval state in Eastern Europe that shaped modern Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus through trade, conquest, and cultural fusion. The Rise and Legacy of the Kievan Rus’: A Story of Origins, Power, and Transformation
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…
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…
The history, etymology and, of course, a recipe of Appulmoy, a creamy rice and apple pottage from Richard II’s cookery book, is offered to you all in this my Christmas blog post. Merry Christmas! Appulmoy, apple rice pottage
By Giulio Menna Giulio is an intern on the ‘Turning Over a New Leaf’ project, and a recent graduate of the Book and Digital Media Studies MA program at the University of Leiden. It has been a year now since I first fell in love with medieval manuscripts after attending Erik Kwakkel and Jenny Weston’s manuscript course at Leiden…
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…
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 live on a small budget and a lot of my basic garb comes from Savers and Goodwill. Here are some suggestions for saving money. Shirts: Depending on your time period, poet shirts are acceptable. Short- and long-sleeve solid color shirts are acceptable if you conceal the modern hems at the neck, arm, and bottom…
I hope you enjoy this beautiful bejeweled post by Helga Phoenix reenactmenthistorybeadsreplicasbeadembroidery
One thing I look for when I want to learn a new skill is a list of all the things a brand new person would need to start. I could ask people who are more skilled than I am but I tend to be a bit socially awkward and I also sometimes feel like it harder for me to…
“The pretence of adequacy leads to the sin of incompetency” Bea Lurt Bea Lurt (Born July 3, 1367, in Canterbury, England – Died December 22, 1425) was a medieval English scholar, philosopher, and author, best known for her profound insights into human behavior and competence. Early Life: Bea Lurt was born into a family of…
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…
August 8, 2023 Strathmore Bristol paper 19×25”, Holbein Gouache, Windsor Newton Gold Gouache and Calligraphy Ink Illumination by myselfCalligraphy and Words by Eamon Grey I had taken a few months off from scribal so that I could move, I know, again… Once I had settled in to my new place I let the Signet (the…
Have you ever thought about getting into reenactment or living history and have been utterly baffled by the sheer amount of terms used for different things in the community? Have you ever tried looking up these terms and have been met with very lack luster or confusing definitions that look like they have been written…
After spending two years brick stitching, I found myself wanting to do more brick stitch. Thus, I conjured a project to recreate a brick stitch bag currently in the Victoria and Albert Museum and titled “Unknown Bag”. (This project was completed in March of 2023, and this blog has been a lesson in procrastinating your…
Hey Readers! Here’s a great story from another blogger. Enjoy! https://wp.me/p2czD9-jT