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The Newsletter for the Medieval History Site at About.com Vol. IV, No. 2 January 31, 2001   •The Medieval Child, Part 4 •Lepers' Graveyard •Three Kings

 

Our Latest Feature:

The Medieval Child, Part 4

In "The Playful Years," we examine play, chores, socialization, and discipline for youngsters of ages four to twelve.

 

 

In the News

Lepers' Graveyard

East of Scotland Water employees ceased work on waste water facilities when human remains were found. Dating to the 12th or 13th century, the graves may be linked to the medieval hospital of St James. For more see the by Lynne Robertson at the Herald.

Erotic Anglo-Saxon Ring

A gold disc believed to have been worn as a ring by a seventh century queen will go on display in Norwich, England. The design includes what may be a man and woman engaged in an intimate pastime. For more info check out the feature at Ananova.

 

 

This Week in Medieval History

King James I of Aragon was born, King Sweyn I of Denmark died, and Emperor Henry IV released King Richard I of England from captivity.

What happened today?

 

 

Web Gems

Take a minute each day to explore the medieval gems of the web. What'll it be this week? Vikings, Byzantine Art, Leonardo da Vinci? Check our site of the day and find out.

 

 

 

Fresh Links

New links have been added to the following pages:

General European Studies

The Inquisition in Spain

Later Crusades

Medieval Islam

Timelines of Peoples and Places S to Z

Topics in Medieval Iberian History

Women of the Middle Ages: General

 

 

Elsewhere at About.com

The British-born patron saint of Ireland was a slave before he became a missionary. Get the info about Saint Patrick from Ancient/Classical History Guide N. S. Gill.

Want to learn about art? Art History Guide Andrea Mulder-Slater makes it fun and easy with her free online art appreciation course.

 

  

Quote of the Knight The mind is a dangerous weapon, even to the possessor, if he knows not discreetly how to use it. Michel Eyquem de Montaigne

 

Thank you for reading this issue of the Knightly Newsletter and for visiting the Medieval History Site! Have a great week and a greater weekend!

Melissa Snell
Your Medieval History Guide at About.com

 

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