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Tag Archives: medieval technology
Medieval Technology: the crane
One of the niftiest things I saw in Germany while I was doing research for Elisha Mancer were the Kranen of Trier–the medieval cranes used to unload boats on the nearby Mosel River. I was fascinated by these curious round … Continue reading
The Medieval Engineers of Islam
Many of my historical projects have delved into the technology of the Middle Ages, and it’s a topic I enjoy researching. I am always discovering cool things–sometimes things I’m not, alas, in a position to use. One fantastic example is … Continue reading
Posted in history, medieval, medieval technology, technology
Tagged al Jazari, Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Devices, historical technology, history, history of technology, inventions, Islam, Islamic engineering, Islamic technology, medieval engineering, medieval history, medieval Islam, medieval technology, Muslim engineer, Religion
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Technology in Medieval Fantasy, thanks to Steampunk
I have just returned from the World Fantasy Convention, held this year in Arlington, VA, where I got to hang out with many other authors and readers, sharing our knowledge and celebrating the realm of fantasy writing. One of my … Continue reading
Posted in conventions, fantasy, fiction, history, medieval, medieval technology, research, technology
Tagged fantasy books, fantasy novels, medieval technology, Steampunk
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Tilting at Windmills, by the Sound of it
A couple of weeks ago, I was surprised and delighted to log on to twitter and find that I am being followed by a windmill. This is not just any windmill, but the Outwood Post Mill, the oldest working windmill … Continue reading
Posted in fiction, history, medieval, medieval technology, research, Uncategorized
Tagged history, medieval, medieval technology, research, windmills
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