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Category Archives: medieval technology
Like you Need a Hole in the Head! a Defense of Trepanation
I recently wrote an article for Renaissance Magazine about the Brighter Side of Medieval Surgery, because, yes, there is one. If you’re not a subscriber, you can find the ‘zine at many bookstores, or on their website at http://www.renaissancemagazine.com/ But … Continue reading
Galen: the father of medieval medicine
I touched briefly on Galen in my article “Skinning your Own Apes,” because the title of that piece was inspired by an odd detail I noted in one of his works. But the man himself deserves greater length. The theories … Continue reading
Posted in historical medicine, history, medieval, medieval technology, profiles
Tagged Galen, historical medicine, medieval, medieval medicine
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Handgun Control in Medieval Japan
Recently, I had the opportunity to visit a nice exhibit of Japanese arms and armor. Toward the end of the exhibit hung two very elegant matchlock guns dating to the Edo period (the 17th century). A small accompanying sign stated … Continue reading
Posted in guns, history, medieval, medieval technology, technology
Tagged guns, handguns, history, history of technology, Japan, Japanese history, medieval, medieval warfare, research
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Review: Songs for a Machine Age
Songs for a Machine Age by Heather McDougal My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book is a delightful journey through an unusual fantasy world where machines and magic co-exist. While I didn’t find the heroine initially engaging, her talent … Continue reading
Posted in book reviews, books, fantasy, fiction, medieval technology, Uncategorized
Tagged author, books, character, fantasy, fiction, history of technology, protagonist
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Deleted Scenes and Settings: St. Catherine’s Oratory, Chale, Isle of Wight
Every so often in my research I come upon a place or an idea so compelling that I must learn more. Some of these places eventually become scenes, and some of those scenes, alas, end up on the cutting room floor. … Continue reading
Bilbo Baggins’ Bathrobe: an example of poor world-building
Like many of you, I am excited to see the new film(s) based on J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit. I’ve been following its production from a distance, and was interested to read the Wall Street Journal review of the … Continue reading
Posted in essays, fantasy, history, medieval, medieval technology, movies, research, worldbuilding
Tagged Bilbo Baggins, fantasy, history, history of technology, Peter Jackson, textile history, textiles, The Hobbit, The Hobbit Film, Tolkien
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A Brief History of Gunpowder Weapons in 14th Century England
There are a number of timelines of handguns on-line, but most have only a single date for the 14th century (and not even the dates listed by the others). Then I found this one, by the Medieval Combat Society. Good … Continue reading
Posted in guns, history, medieval, medieval technology, Uncategorized
Tagged guns, history, medieval, medieval warfare, research, resource
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Street View: Historical Style
I am fortunate to have been able to take a research jaunt to Germany and Avignon last year about this time, and to have brought home a couple thousand photos (I remember when that would have taken my entire carry-on full … Continue reading
Posted in history, medieval, medieval technology, research
Tagged cities, Germany, Heidelberg, history, map, maps, medieval, research, writing process
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The Medieval Fantasy Author’s Must-see
Okay, if you’re a fantasy writer, doing anything remotely inspired by medieval history, you should be getting on a plane to Kalamazoo, Michigan–right now! At the very least, you should know *why* I would urge you to Kalamazoo. Sadly, the flights … Continue reading
Posted in history, magic, medieval, medieval technology, research
Tagged conference, fantasy, history, International Medieval Congress, Kalamazoo, medieval, research, resource
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