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The Newsletter for the Medieval History Site at About.comVol. IV, No. 3
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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.
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
Quote of the KnightBut true love is a durable fire |
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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