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The Newsletter for the Medieval History Site at About.com Vol. IV, No. 3 February 14, 2001   •Vikings in Cork •Hello Hospitallers! •Valentines

 

 

 

In the News

Vikings in Cork

Did the Vikings precede St. Finbarr to Cork, Ireland, in the early Middle Ages? The article at the Irish Times has the details.

Bog Myrtle Comeback

Scientists in Wales have been studying the Bog Myrtle plant in search of previously unknown chemical compounds. According to Nature Warden Mike Bailey, the plant was used fairly extensively in the Middle Ages. For more info see the feature at BBC Online.

 

 

This Week in Medieval History

Leon Battista Alberti was born, Catherine Howard was beheaded, and the Knights Hospitaller were formally named and recognized.

What happened today?

 

 

Valentines

to you from your Guide

Revisit the true story of forbidden romance in the twelfth century.
Enjoy a selection of love poems from the English Renaissance of Letters.

 

 

 

Fresh Links

New links have been added to the following pages:

Byzantine Places

Castles in Europe

Heraldry

The Holy Grail

Later Crusades

Medieval Clip Art

The Papacy

Topics in Arthurian Studies

 

 

Elsewhere at About.com

Who knew a holy man could be so hard to kill? Jennifer Rosenberg has the details on the Russian aristocracy and the Murder of Rasputin.

Shrovetide is a cheeful celebration in England that heralds the end of winter. Get the scoop on Pancake Day from Paula Bardell.

 

  

Quote of the Knight But true love is a durable fire In the mind ever burning; Never sick, never old, never dead; From itself never turning. Sir Walter Raleigh

 

I hope you enjoyed this issue of the Knightly Newsletter. Thanks for visiting the Medieval History Site, and have a happy Valentine's Day!

Melissa Snell
Your Medieval History Guide at About.com

 

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