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Tag Archives: 14th century
Automata of the Middle Ages
This topic is one of the interesting intersections between my medieval research and my current research into Chinese technology. Some of the earliest known automated figures are clock jacks–figures that come out and do something when a clock strikes a … Continue reading
Deleted Settings: The Traitors’ Gate
The Tower of London, built by William the Conqueror to dominate his new capital, has a long and fascinating history well worth reading up on. As I approached The Dark Apostle series, and especially the second book, Elisha Magus, it … Continue reading
Longing for Spring: researching a historical garden
In just a few months, on July 1, Elisha Magus, book 2 in my Dark Apostle series, will hit the bookstores. Needless to say, I am thrilled. But when my window shows a snowy landscape, and my radio suggests that … Continue reading
Posted in fiction, history, medieval, research, Uncategorized, worldbuilding
Tagged 14th century, English garden, gardening, historical gardens, historical plants, horticulture
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Religious Influence on Medical Care, A Historical Perspective
A couple of recent court cases and the advent of recent changes to health insurance law have brought the issue of who controls the patient’s access to health care into the public mind, particularly in relation to religious freedom. Should … Continue reading
Meanwhile, Back in 14th Century Egypt
Like many American and European historical enthusiasts, especially those brought into the Medieval fold by way of fantasy literature, my immediate focus tends to be on the history of Europe. We love the castles, the kings, the knights, the tales … Continue reading
Posted in history, medieval, religion, Uncategorized
Tagged 14th century, church, Coptic Christians, Coptic church, Copts, Egypt, history, medieval, medieval warfare, Religion
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More on the Scandalous 14th Century
In our last entry, I was summarizing the fascinating story of King Edward II of England. We’d just reached the point where his estranged wife, Isabelle, returns from a visit home to France, in the company of exiled traitor Roger … Continue reading
Posted in history, medieval, research
Tagged 14th century, English Royalty, history, Isabella of France, King Edward II, King Edward III, medieval, Roger Mortimer
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Scandal, 14th Century Style
Scandals are all over the news these days, dominating the headlines and the op-ed pages, making some grumble that not enough is being done, others grumble that we’re getting distracted from more important issues. Let me tell you, as juicy … Continue reading
Posted in history, medieval, profiles, research
Tagged 14th century, King Edward II, medieval, Piers Gaveston, research, scandal
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Infernal Politics: Dante and the Separation of Church and State
So I am reading up on 14th century Rome, as noted earlier, and also listening to a course on tape about epics, and both have suddenly converged on a curious note: the Medieval origins of the separation of church and … Continue reading
Posted in medieval, religion, research, Uncategorized
Tagged 14th century, Holy Roman Empire, medieval, pope, Religion, research, Rome
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E. C. Ambrose 