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Meanwhile, Back in 14th Century Egypt

Posted on August 22, 2013 by E. C. Ambrose

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 →

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Great Characters of the Middle Ages: Rahere, Hospital Founder and King’s Fool

Posted on January 30, 2013 by E. C. Ambrose

This is the second in an irregular series of the unsung heroes, villains, and fools of the fourteenth century. You’ll notice as the series proceeds that there’s a lot of crossover between these categories, but none makes that so clear … Continue reading →

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How much God is Enough in a Fantasy?

Posted on February 15, 2012 by E. C. Ambrose

At my last convention, I was accused–by a member of my own writer’s group, no less!–of not having enough religion in my work.  The writer was going on about how *nobody* includes enough religion in their medieval fantasy!  Including you–(he points … Continue reading →

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