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The Newsletter for the Medieval History Site at About.comVol. IV, No. 9
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In the Spotlight
When Rome fell, Byzantium lasted another thousand years. Take a look at the oft-overlooked Eastern Roman Empire.
In the News
Not-so-Leaning Tower
Engineers have been deeply concerned that their efforts to
save the Leaning Tower of Pisa would be the very thing to cause its
collapse. Get an update on their progress in the feature at
Ananova.
Russian Prince's Remains Found
Archaeological excavations in the village of Nereditse
have uncovered the remains of Prince Afanasy Danilovich, a grandson
of Alexander Nevsky. An article at Pravda has the details.
Two Heads are Better?
When scientists unwrapped the 13th-century mummified body
of King Jaime I of Spain, they found two heads. Find out more at
Ananova.
Say That Five Times Fast
700 seventh-century silver coins of the Sassanid dynasty
were discovered in Syria. Get the scoop at Ananova.
This Week in Medieval History
Pope Leo IX was was born, Henry VIII of England was crowned, and Antioch fell to the Crusaders.
The Irish Book
It may be the most stunning manuscript produced in the Middle Ages, and it's certainly the most significant artefact in Medieval Irish History. Get background info and beautiful images of The Book of Kells from these links gathered by your Guide.
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Site Update
Fresh Links
- Biographies of Women in the Middle Ages
- The Hundred Years' War
- Inventions and Devices of the Middle Ages
- People of Medieval Iberia
- Siege Engines & Trebuchets
- Topics in Medieval Welsh History
New in Who's Who in Medieval
History
Elsewhere at About.com
Zorba the Artist
Did you know that legendary actor Anthony Quinn was also
an artist? Get a look at some of his powerful work in the feature by
Art History Guide Andrea Mulder-Slater.
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Melissa Snell
Your Medieval History Guide at About.com
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