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The Newsletter for the Medieval History Site at the Mining Co.Vol. II, No.7 May 11, 1999 |
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This Week's Feature
The conclusion of our introduction to the history of the Albanians.
In the News
Shipwreck may be treasure ship of Charles I
A study team from St. Andrews University has begun investigating a shipwreck that may be the remains of the Blessing of Burntisland, a baggage ship of King Charles I that sank off the coast of Scotland in 1633. Buried in silt, the wreck could not only still contain a fortune in silver and jewels, but could also have perfectly preserved numerous other artifacts.
For more information, see the article by Lisa Salmon at the Newcastle Journal Online.
Events
Joan of Arc Miniseries
CBS will air a two-part miniseries about Joan of Arc, beginning on Sunday, May 16th and concluding on Tuesday, May 18th. Check your local listings for time, channel and availability, and see the official website.
For more about the life of the "Maid of Orleans," see our page of net links with 13 new links.
Medieval Minutia
As the castle evolved to provide private chambers for its lord and lady, latrines (also known as "garderobes") were placed as close to the bedchamber as possible -- ideally in the thickness of a wall, often a buttress. When this wasn't possible, a garderobe might be placed over a moat or river with a long shaft reaching nearly to the ground. In Richard the Lionheart's Château Gaillard, this proved dangerous when attackers obtained access to the castle by climbing up the latrine shaft.
Source: Life in a Medieval Castle by Frances and Joseph Gies
You can find out more about Castles in our page of net links.
Site Update
Two new net link pages have been added to our directory.
Included in our Index on Medieval Europe:
- The Carolingians
- Charlemagne, his predecessors and successors, and the empire they built.
In our Index on Religion in the Middle Ages:
- Islam
- Sites covering the origins of Islam and the life of the Prophet Mohammed
New links have also been added to the following pages:
- Archaeology
- The Great Palace of Byzantium (also added to Byzantine Studies)
- Architecture
- Castles, Abbeys and Medieval Buildings (also added to Castles)
- Battle Abbey (also added to Medieval Britain)
- Arthurian Studies
- The Age of Chivalry or Legends of King Arthur
- Medieval Britain
- Medieval Britain: General
- Death of John of Gaunt
- Medieval Europe
- Medieval Europe: General
- The DIR and ORB Ancient and Medieval Atlas (also added to Maps)
- France
- Bibliography: Late Medieval France
- France: General Maps of France (also added to Maps)
- Military History
- Battles
- Calais falls to Edward III
- The War of Succession: The Battle of Auray (also added to France)
- The Knights Hospitaller
- History of the Order of Malta
- Reference Tools
- Maps
- Maps of Joan's Journeys
- Women of the Middle Ages
- Joan of Arc
- International Joan of Arc Society
- Joan of Arc
- Maid of Orléans
- Images
- Joan of Arc Photo Archive
- St. Joan's Pictorial Essay
- St. Joan of Arc's Trial of Condemnation
- The Trial of Joan of Arc
- Joan of Arc: An Introductory Bibliography
- Joan of Arc's Armor
- Medieval fresco shows the real Joan of Arc
- Quick Questions
- St. Joan of Arc Chapel
Medieval History Chat Schedule
Our chats have been highly enjoyable, and I've learned a lot from some of our visitors. Thanks go to Alicia, Anna, Gail, John, Mai, Mairi, Russell, Sian, Tessa, and everyone else who dropped by to exchange ideas.
If you have a topic you'd like to explore with other students and medieval history buffs, please join us! Our chat schedule is as follows:
- Blues Chaser
So what if the week is still young? Let's talk about some really old stuff! - Eastern U.S. Time: Monday at 8:30 PM
- Eastern Australia Time: Tuesday at 10:30 AM
- Universal Time Coordinated (UTC): Tuesday at 12:30 AM
Midweek Break
Get through the middle of the week with a chat about the middle ages. We start early and stay longer than usual, so drop in any time!- Eastern U.S. Time: Wednesday at 5:00 PM
- Eastern Australia Time: Thursday at 7:00 AM
- Universal Time Coordinated (UTC): Wednesday at 9:00 PM
The Wizards of Oz
A special weekend chat for our friends in Australia.- Eastern U.S. Time: Friday at 9:30 PM
- Eastern Australia Time: Saturday at 11:30 AM
- Universal Time Coordinated (UTC): Saturday at 1:30 AM
Any changes in the schedule will be posted at the log-in page.
New Quizlet
Our latest question is about the Monastery at Cluny. Do you know the answer? Come test your knowledge at the Quizlet page.
Quote of the Knight
- He who stops being better stops being good.
Oliver Cromwell
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I hope you enjoyed this edition of the Knightly Newsletter. See you in chat, and thank you for visiting the Medieval History site!
Melissa Snell
Your Medieval History Guide at the Mining Co.
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