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Medieval French Statues Mourn in New York (Updated)
37 small mourner statues from Dijon, France, have left their home and are now being showcased at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. “The 15th century alabaster statues — considered treasures of Medieval Europe — have never before left the city of Dijon, where they march perpetually around the base of the tomb of John the Fearless and his wife Margaret of Bavaria.” John the Fearless, also known as John II, Duke of Burgundy, or John of … Read entire article »
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Werewolf Witch Trials, A History.
Writing the Little Red Riding Hood, A History made me want to research the werewolf trials more. Witch trials to me usually stir up images of early America in the 17th century, and for some odd reason Winona Ryder. Oh well, I digress. What is less known, is the witch trials in America paled in comparison to what was already happening in Europe for a hundred years. Werewolf trials on the other hand, were something … Read entire article »
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The English Rebel: One Thousand Years of Troublemaking … By David Horspool
I am eager to read this book, part of me hopes it is a lot like Howard Zinn’s People’s History of the United States. The book praises the rebels and the downtrodden, and without them the world would unmistakably be a very different place. It is the courage of the ‘rebels’ that produce change in any country in the world throughout history. Review by Jackie Wullschlager History belongs to the victors – or as Sir John Harington … Read entire article »
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War Of The Roses: Part 2
When we left off with Part 1 of The War of the Roses, Henry IV had supplanted Richard II and made himself King through both solid administration and military prowess. Henry IV had a son, Henry V, who maintained the realm through the same means as his father. Henry V was best known for being a great soldier and his military successes against France in the Hundred Years’ War. This gained him enormous popularity throughout medieval war … Read entire article »
Filed under: Medieval History, War History, War of the Roses