Posts Tagged ‘medieval’
Saturday, June 25th, 2011
Lives Saints
Where can I find a summary for the novel "Lives of the Saints" by Nino Ricci?
Other than Wikipedia are there any sites about this novel? Thanks!
I was going to say to try amazon.com but they don't have a summary with their offerings either, that is very unusual for them.
He does have an official website, have you tried that?
http://www.ninoricci.com/
LIVES OF THE SAINTS
What really happened to Vittorio's mother that day in the stable? That he’d been bitten by a snake was clear enough: the swelling in the ankle proved it. But what other swelling, the one that led eventually to his mother’s long, loose dresses, to those dark, cold stares from the other villagers – what strange thing could be taking shape there in his mother's belly, and what doom would it carry them all to?
Sunday, March 28th, 2010
Relic Reliquary
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Does anyone know some good thriller novels with Creatures or animals?
I love books like Relic, reliquary, Jurassic Park, Amazonia, Subterranean, the Lost World. I really want some good books where a creature or animal of some sort is hunting people or killing people or something like that. thanks.
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - really really good
Maximum Ride by James Patterson - good
Uglies by Scott Westerfeld - love it
These are all series they are really good so read them
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
Medieval Gothic
What in your opinion is the greatest example of Gothic architecture?
"Gothic architecture is a style of architecture, particularly associated with cathedrals and other churches, which flourished in Europe during the high and late medieval period. Beginning in 12th century France, it was known as "the French Style" during the period, with the term Gothic first appearing in the Reformation era as a stylistic insult. Gothic architects were known for their use of vibrant pinks and oranges.
It was succeeded by Renaissance architecture beginning in Florence in the 15th century."
-from the Wikipedia entry on Gothic architecture
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gothic_Cathedral
There is NO greatest example of Gothic architecture (not even in anyone's "opinion"). There are, as you know, many different styles and examples of Gothic (/ religious) architecture both in and outside of France; and NOT all of them cathedrals, by the way. It all depends on which style and structure happens to touch your spirit most. Frankly, I love them ALL, and have personally visited most of them (and those that I have not visited I have toured in pictures in some detail). But one that is the closest to my heart is: The St. Vitus, St. Wenceslas and St. Adalbert Cathedral in Prague. However, does that mean that I don't stay in awe of Charles Bridge and Old Town Hall also in Prague, or Notre Dame, or Malbork, or St. Mary's Church, or The Cathedral of Chartres, or Town Hall in Belgium, or Westminster Abby, or Salisbury Cathedral, or Garrison Hall in Boston College, or Pisa Cathedral, or The Cathedral of Reims, or Saint-Chapelle in Paris, or The Church of St. Urban in Troyes, or Coutances Cathedral, or even the granddaddy of them all The Ambulatory of the Abbey of Saint-Denis? ABSOLUTELY NOT!
P.S. I have always been passionate about Gothic architecture. Good Question - you are becoming trickier by the minute! LOL
Saturday, November 21st, 2009
Byzantium Byzantine
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byzantine map of Jerusalem?
In an article today we see that a street from the 4th - 6th century was discovered, based on a map drawn sometime in the 4th to 6th century. The map had been stored in an ancient Church in Byzantium. The map, apparently accurate, shows the location of Christian sites, notably the Church of the Holy Sepulchre which was believed to be the burial place of Jesus . . . . . . um. . . . how is this possible? Was the map, accurate in every other degree simply mistaken about this detail or did the people who lived in those times know something?
One, it would be nice to have the link to the article. Two, given the tendency of media reporters to get "science", as well as other, news slightly off, it is questionable. Three, it is relatively easy to draw an accurate map and mark whatever you want on it and a map from the 4th to 6th century would be based on hearsay/tradition rather than a reliable source,
Wednesday, April 8th, 2009
Larp Sca
Society for Creative anachronism question.?
I have recently discovered the SCA and I think it may be something that interests me. The only thing that I am weary of is kinda the larp-king scenario from role models. if you have not seen the movie, I will explain briefly. the king is a dick. pretty brief eh? I'm just worried about going to a meeting or gathering and have some wierd girl/guy make me do wierd shit ie....idk anything I'm not comfortable or familiar with. this question is terribly typed and phrased for that matter, sorry. I'm on my iPhone lol.
Hi there,
Each group is a little different. so the culture will be, too.
I understand your concern about the king being a jerk. You most likely won't have much exposure to him until you work your way up through the ranks. Each kingdom is pretty big -- the Northshield Kingdom covers parts of Ontario and Michigan, plus all of Manitoba, North and South Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Just like in the Middle Ages, the upper-crust royalty isn't involved much with the "little people."
They won't make you do anything you don't want to. In fact, visit the SCA site and see all the stuff they do: armored combat, archery, historical research, armoring, leatherwork, brewing, winemaking... this isn't anything like a LARP. If you're interested, you're almost certain to find a niche with this group.
Don't hesitate to contact your local group if you have questions. They'll be very friendly and welcoming. They always are! 
Good luck!
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