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The Newsletter for the Medieval History Site at About.comVol. IV, No. 16
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Holidays for History Lovers
Still haven't found the perfect gift for your favorite medievalist? Try these websites that sell antiquities, reproductions, music and more.
In the News
Old Chinese Building
A temple in Boshan, Shandong Province, dating to the Tang
dynasty of more than 1,000 years ago, has been confirmed as the
oldest wooden building in China. Find out more in the article at the
Xinhua News Agency.
Viking Blood Tells
Geneticists studying blood samples in northern England and
Scotland have confirmed a significant Norwegian influence. Get the
details in the feature at BBC News Online.
Ming Dynasty Woman Found
The well-preserved body of a woman thought to be the
daughter-in-law of the founder of the Ming dynasty has been
discovered by Chinese archaeologists in the southern Jiangxi
Province. Find out more in the item
by Allegra Stratton at the Times UK.
This Week in Medieval History
Pope Leo X was born, Pope Adrian II died, Pope Celestine V became the first pope to abdicate, and 18-year-old Ottaviano, son of Duke Spoleto, became Pope John XII when his father ordered his election.
More Medieval Gifts
Five ideas for gifts (besides books) that medieval history lovers will love. See also our five best medieval gift books, fun medieval films and other gift ideas!
Castle Books
Who doesn't love a castle? Who wouldn't like a book about castles? Here are your Guide's picks for the six best castle books.
Site Update
Fresh Links
New links can be found in these Subject pages:
- and in this Who's Who page:
- Gerald of Wales
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In Our Forum
Royal Nicknames Competition
It seems that by the time we got to the Stewarts the art
of nicknaming Monarchs went out of fashion which seems hugely sad to
me...........so with all you clever people out there I thought it
might be fun to have some of the gaps filled in -- MULINO
Historical Fiction
Alas, I am such a history geek that I prefer the dry, dull
texts of "what really happened" to those exciting adventures and
romances that creative authors set in days gone by... So I am asking
all of you to recommend good historical fiction to the visitors to
this forum -- Medieval
History Guide
Elsewhere at About.com
Beyond Diplomacy
Looking for some great games for the history buff?
European History Guide Rob Wilde has a
list of the ten best.
Words of Winter
Women's History Guide Jone Johnson Lewis has quotations
about the holiday season from some of history's most intriguing
women.
Quote of the KnightWouldest thou wit thy Lord's meaning in this thing? Wit it well: Love was His meaning. Julian of Norwich |
Thank you for reading this issue of the Knightly Newsletter and for visiting the Medieval History site. I wish you all a peaceful holiday season and a safe and prosperous new year.
Melissa Snell
Your Medieval History Guide at About.com
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