Author Topic: Medieval News (Read 219083 times)

Paul · « **Reply #255 on:** September 07, 2014, 10:20:57 AM »

Definately old News, John Skylitzes (ca.1140-1101) recorded that
"women fought in battle when Sviatoslav I of Kiev attacked the Byzantines in Bulgaria in 971. When the Varangians had suffered a devastating defeat, the victors were stunned at discovering armed women among the fallen warriors "

Others, such as Saxo Grammaticus (c. 1150 – c. 1220) also record female warriors among norse warriors.

Paul · « **Reply #256 on:** September 15, 2014, 08:08:41 AM »

It´s fooled a lot already...
http://worldnewsdailyreport.com/usa-viking-ship-discovered-near-mississipi-river/

The "ship":
http://edition.cnn.com/2014/03/10/world/europe/awesome-viking-warship/
the "sword":
http://www.pri.org/stories/2011-10-19/important-viking-burial-site-discovered

Paul · « **Reply #257 on:** September 18, 2014, 08:47:39 AM »

Really!!??
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2758642/Forensics-suggest-Richard-III-killed-two-blows-bare-head.html

'The wounds to the skull suggest that he was not wearing a helmet"...suggest? What, not definate?

Captain Blood · « **Reply #258 on:** September 18, 2014, 10:55:21 AM »

Yes, read that one.
The fascination with Richard III will never fade, not even now there's a body...

Good old Shakespeare, eh...

By the way, well done Paul, for almost single-handedly keeping this interesting medieval news-feed going... I certainly appreciate these occasional snippets, thank you...

Steve F · « **Reply #259 on:** September 18, 2014, 11:42:02 AM »

Never mind the head wounds.

Quote

Investigators said they believed damage to the pelvis was caused by a thin dagger stabbed into the buttocks. While this injury could in theory have caused fatal bleeding, it was unlikely to have been the cause of death as Richard's armour would have protected this part of the body.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-29222775

Richard III, meet Edward II. You have so much in common ...

Paul · « **Reply #260 on:** September 18, 2014, 03:13:01 PM »

Quote from: Captain Blood on September 18, 2014, 10:55:21 AM

By the way, well done Paul, for almost single-handedly keeping this interesting medieval news-feed going... I certainly appreciate these occasional snippets, thank you...

Thanks....I try my best

Paul · « **Reply #261 on:** September 18, 2014, 08:00:42 PM »

medieval fair, Leeds Uni.1975
Well worth a look, the monty python way of talking medieval..and the dancing bear

Paul · « **Reply #262 on:** September 19, 2014, 01:31:09 PM »

Anyone got 6 million they could lend me???
http://www.medievalists.net/2014/02/18/medieval-castle-hamlet-sale-italy-castello-izzalini/

Paul · « **Reply #263 on:** October 03, 2014, 11:59:59 AM »

Medieval Bookmarks..the multi-dynamic bookmark (Pic below)is clever.
http://medievalbooks.nl/2014/09/22/smart-medieval-bookmarks/

Paul · « **Reply #264 on:** October 03, 2014, 12:14:36 PM »

Example of how an article on viking history can lead to slightly heated comments on Religion, WWII etc. (comments section)
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/09/140926-vikings-norse-raiding-berserkers-scandinavia-winroth/

Paul · « **Reply #265 on:** October 08, 2014, 08:19:20 PM »

A place to visit for a day out with all the Family
http://www.sedlecossuary.com/
The Chandelier is creative......

Michi · « **Reply #266 on:** October 08, 2014, 10:16:11 PM »

I´m still bound to female Vikings...

TWD · « **Reply #267 on:** November 17, 2014, 11:41:06 AM »

Not news exactly, but I went to see the Staffordshire Hoard in Birmingham at the weekend
It is absolutely astonishing.
And you should all go.

I've put lots of pictures on my blog:
http://tomstoysoldiers.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/staffordshire-hoard.html

Modhail · « **Reply #268 on:** November 17, 2014, 01:08:27 PM »

I got to see a few items from the hoard at a Meringovian era display in the Netherlands earlier this year.
Absolutely stunning stuff.
I agree with TWD, you should go see it!

Paul · « **Reply #269 on:** January 20, 2015, 04:18:45 PM »

Why would anyone want to Play this???

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