Medieval ship mate strikes friendship with French town
A small French town’s fascination with all things medieval has help strike up a friendship with supporters of Newport’s 15th century ship. “And ‘strike’ is
6 October 2010
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Footlight Players show that family drama transcends history
Ah, the holidays. When family drama stemming from jealousy, favoritism, greed, and disputes over inheritance escalate into threats of civil war and patricide. Set in
5 October 2010
4 October 2010
The golden chalice of the great Abbot Suger of Saint-Denis
French 12th Century (cup Alexandrian 2nd/1st Century B.C.) French 12th Century (artist) Chalice of the Abbot Suger of Saint-Denis, 2nd/1st century B.C. (cup); 1137-1140 (mounting)
4 October 2010
Medieval Masterworks from Court of Burgundy Leave France for First and Only U.S. Tour in 2010
A group of 40 of the greatest masterpieces of medieval sculpture, which have never before been presented together outside of France, will be on view
1 October 2010
At 1841 Society Luncheon, a Medieval Pilgrimage Comes to Life
At a recent luncheon, a Fordham professor gave a virtual tour of a European pilgrimage route that has attracted untold thousands of people throughout history,
28 September 2010
History Great Battles Medieval Gets a New Partner and UK Release Date
Publisher Slitherine’s latest title, HISTORY Great Battles Medieval is now due out at the end of September 2010 on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. HISTORY
19 September 2010
Jousting, swordplay are on display at Tulare County Fair
Tulare County Fair visitors are discovering that the Medieval Tournament of Champions, a clash of armored knights on horseback, is an interactive affair. While the
18 September 2010
Family launches medieval weapon
Finding the Hunger family farm on Pembroke Rd is easy – just look for a huge medieval trebuchet sticking up above the trees. The trebuchet
16 September 2010
France’s new medieval castle
Archivist Note: I have always wanted my own castle, well at least one that wasn’t made from LEGOs. I wonder if these guys are for
6 July 2010
The worldview of the Gothic cathedral
Imagine it is the year 1400, and you are visiting the Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres for the first time. You have never before
28 June 2010
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