Rich with history, high in Transylvania Nov 15, 2009
The original medieval settlement, founded by the Teutonic Knights in 1211 and settled by the Saxons, has been preserved and restored, drawing historians and tourists to the old city where there s plenty to do and see ... A medieval watchtower, known as the Trumpeter s Tower, sits atop the building, where, presumably, a trumpet sounded a warning as enemies approached ... The museum s exhibitions explain the dominance of Saxon guilds in medieval times, and display artifacts from ancient to modern... (Boston Globe)
There are better books for young people to read Nov 5, 2009
My recommendations include Ricochet River, an Oregon coming of age novel rich with Native American culture (which also warns of the dangers of delinquency,) Men of Iron a well-researched novel about a medieval squire s journey to knighthood, 1,001 Arabian Nights (an adventurous introduction to Arabic culture,) and for younger readers Singularity (Sleator) and The Indian in the Cupboard series. It s also my opinion that we should try to instill a love of poetry in students of all levels. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Sand man, bring me a castle Nov 1, 2009
While iconic European castles such as Ashford in Ireland and Amberley in England evoke images of fairy tales and living happily ever after, the truth is these medieval palaces were built as fortifications designed to keep out brutal marauders ... Winemaker Dario Sattui built what is America's only authentically replicated 12th century medieval Italian castle ... The Castello's walls are made with hand-chiseled local stone and ancient brick from Europe, and its doors, light fixtures and other... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Stitch for a niche Oct 17, 2009
Collier is a member of the Shire of Tymberhavene, the local chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism, an international organization of medieval Europe enthusiasts. There are about three dozen members between Coos and Curry counties. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
• Reclaiming tradition Oct 8, 2009
The museum that houses them, a former medieval castle built in the 13th century, has built a large international collection of antiques since it was founded in 1825, including Greek and Egyptian items. The museum considered the Alaska masks and Pinart's study of them a part of France's intellectual history. (Juneau Empire)
Tech treasure Oct 1, 2009
It also comprises a vast and unfeasibly diverse collection of scientific instruments, gramophones, early looms, computers - even a medieval set of thumbscrews ... " One byte of memory from the world's first commercial computer Laurence Fisher, a specialist at Bonhams in mechanical music and early technology, said the collection is rife with the firsts that Mr Bennett-Levy so highly values. "The collection is very interesting in that it covers centuries, everything from the medieval all the way... (BBC News -- Technology)
Things to Do in Gloucester, Massach... Aug 15, 2009
is a lovely home built by inventor John Hayes Hammond, Jr. Comprised of pieces of medieval architecture that Hammond had sent over from Europe, the Castle houses an eclectic collection of inventions, artifacts, and books, as well as an extensive variety of art. Beauport, the home of Henry Davis Sleeper, is a lovely example of the elegant homes of Eastern Point, once a conclave of Gloucester's wealthy citizens. (Suite101.com)
How the euro crept into Britain Aug 8, 2009
Dunster, a medieval village in Exmoor, lays claim to being the first place in Britain to accept euros on a par with the pound - not a bad deal with the exchange rate hovering around 85p to a euro. "There are no banks in the village, no bureau de change - I think we're giving them a service," says Antony Brunt, Dunster hotel owner and chairman of Exmoor Tourism Association. (BBC News -- Europe)
Auer Dult, Munich's Oldest Fair Jul 31, 2009
Antiques Market and Carnival in Munich Dates Back to Medieval Times ... "Dult" is a medieval German word that originally referred to a church holy festival. (Suite101.com)
Stockholm, Sweden Jul 25, 2009
The palace hosts a fun, spirited changing of the guard ceremony, and contains the Royal Armory, with Europe's most spectacular collection of medieval royal armor. Famous Swedes include Astrid Lindgren, author of Pippi Longstocking (found in bookstores all over town), and Sweden's most famous sculptor, Carl Milles, whose statues are strikingly displayed in Stockholm's dramatic cliffside Millesgarden. (CNN -- Travel)
Noble past, present Jul 23, 2009
The palace hosts a fun, spirited Changing of the Guard ceremony, and contains the Royal Armory, with Europe's most spectacular collection of medieval royal armor. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Jul 21, 2009
Medieval battle records go online ... Medieval battle records go online. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Italy: 6 ways to spend the night Jul 10, 2009
It anchors Paciano (population 974), a 13th-century hamlet set amid olive groves on Mount Petravella, where the stone houses topped by terra-cotta roof tiles are threaded by only three streets and eight alleys, the whole no more than 600 yards long and still bound by a medieval defensive wall with towers and town gates ... Our pick: Perched atop a forbidding cliff in the Casentino hills between Florence and Arezzo, Il Santuario della Verna remains a place out of time, a cluster of medieval stone... (CNN -- Travel)
Fourth festivities: Homestead cabin a focal point for holiday activities Jun 30, 2009
Watch demonstrations of the historic sawmill, antique engines, telegraph, historical surveying, and pay a visit to medieval times with the Society for Creative Anachronism. Special appearance: Missoula's own Jeannette Rankin, the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress in 1916, 1 p.m.. (Missoulian, MT)
Real ghost hunting - not that fake stuff on TV May 11, 2009
Situated in a suburban neighbourhood of Richmond, B.C., her house has been remodelled to look like a medieval lair - gothic antiques everywhere, stained glass on all the windows. It seems an apt location for discussions about otherworldly phenomena. (Globe and Mail)
Across the border from Vermont, a medieval showpiece May 3, 2009
Beyond is an unlikely sight: a cobblestone path leading to a medieval chapel, the sort you might find in Tuscany or Provence. New France's earliest explorers might have built 17th-century structures, but a 13th-century chapel. (Boston Globe)
The big list of festivals Feb 20, 2009
See these six ladies perform what Classic FM Magazine calls "medieval poetry and early music in upbeat Anglo sex-on-legs style." Show times each day are 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Renaissance Festival Grounds 12601 E. U.S. 60, Apache Junction. Free with fair admission. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
NY 'Housewives' and more TV highlights Feb 17, 2009
Bones, 8 p.m. Fox Brennan has to investigate the death of a gal in medieval garb during a Dragoncon-type convention. My Name is Earl, 8 p.m. NBC Crabman s dad (Danny Glover) enters the picture. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
10 most romantic B&Bs Feb 12, 2009
In France, Les Charmes de Carlucet has views of a nearby medieval village from some of the rooms. Also on this story. (MSNBC -- Travel)
