Life in the Middle Ages
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Varieties of modern fantasy
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Fantasy has become a well developed genre, with lots of sub-genres, from romantic ("romantasy") to grim-and-dark to "cozy...
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Cows
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We take cattle for granted. Beef accounts for a quarter of the meat eaten in the world. Our milk and dairy products are primarily from cow...
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Count Scar
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"Count Scar" is back in print! Okay, let's back up a bit. Have you ever tried to write something jointly with someone else...
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Forest Primeval
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Europe and North America don't have a lot of old growth forest anymore, for the simple reason that humans have cut it down. It is said...
Friday, June 19, 2026
Langres
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The city of Langres, located on the Burgundy-Champagne border, was an important city in Roman Gaul and a major bishopric during the Middle...
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Still Medieval After All These YearsAs
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As I announced b ack in March , I've been working on a new book, and now it's out! It's called "Still Medieval After All T...
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Marginalia
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Medieval manuscripts, pre-printing press, naturally were all hand written and hand illustrated. Sometimes someone with artistic ability woul...
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