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Pilgrimage discussion group created
Submitted by Racaire on Sat, 2007/12/15 - 19:25. Drachenwald | Religion and PhilosophyLeonor from Drachenwald has created a new discussion list for those interested in talking about pilgrims and pilgrimages, with special focus on Santiago.
Halloween weddings
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2007/09/22 - 11:56. Celtic | Milestones | Religion and PhilosophyThis month's feature article on the Renaissance Store's website deals with Halloween weddings, a popular new theme for brides and grooms. The site also offers sources for handfastings and gothic weddings.
Interview with historian Natalie Zemon Davis
Submitted by Vallawulf on Sun, 2007/06/10 - 22:21. 1501 CE to 1600 CE | 1601 CE and Later | African | European | Geography | Interview | Medievalists.net | Middle Eastern | Religion and PhilosophyMedievalists.net features an interview with Dr. Natalie Zemon Davis, Professor Emeritus of History at Princeton University, who currently teaches at the University of Toronto. Davis is the author of nine books and more than 80 articles, "many of which focus on the social and cultural history of 16th century France.
Godchecker
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2007/01/31 - 15:18. Religion and PhilosophyNeed some information on an obscure religion? Looking for the mythology of gods and goddesses? Try Godchecker.
Undead Mummies Endangered by Modern Crowding
Submitted by Ursula on Tue, 2006/12/26 - 22:56. 601 CE and Earlier | Humor | Middle Eastern | Religion and Philosophy The Onion reports on factors diminishing the numbers of walking mummies traditionally found among Egyptian tombs.
Today in the Middle Ages: Christmas Legends
Submitted by Ursula on Mon, 2006/12/25 - 13:58. 601 CE and Earlier | European | Religion and Philosophy | Today in the Middle AgesIn addition to the birth of Jesus, Christmas Day is associated with many other period beliefs and tales.
Curse Tablet Expands Knowledge of Roman Britain
Submitted by Ursula on Wed, 2006/12/06 - 16:05. 601 CE and Earlier | Archaeology | English | Religion and Philosophy | RomanArchaelogists from the University of Leicester have found a fragment of lead that greatly adds to their knowledge of the city's Roman past. The "curse tablet" bears a list of 18 names; until now, only a few names of Roman residents of the city were known.
Today in the Middle Ages: September 28, 551 BCE
Submitted by Ursula on Thu, 2006/09/28 - 13:42. 601 CE and Earlier | Chinese | Religion and PhilosophySeptember 28, 551 BCE is the traditional date for the birthday of Confucius (K'ung-fu-tzu). Although not a medieval figure, Confucius exercised a profound influence over the subsequent development of Chinese culture in all periods.
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Cosmologists Find Truth in Medieval World View
Submitted by Ursula on Fri, 2006/08/11 - 20:00. Astrology and Astronomy | Modern Society | NPR | Religion and Philosophy | ReviewIn The View from the Center of the Universe, Joel R. Primack and Nancy Ellen Abrams point out the similarities between ancient beliefs about a terracentric universe and recent discoveries about the results of the Big Bang.
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Today in the Middle Ages: July 13, 1527
Submitted by Ursula on Thu, 2006/07/13 - 21:01. 1501 CE to 1600 CE | Astrology and Astronomy | English | Religion and Philosophy | Today in the Middle AgesJohn Dee, scholar, mystic, and astrologer to Queen Elizabeth I, was born on July 13, 1527.
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Today in the Middle Ages: May 18, 1593
Submitted by Ursula on Thu, 2006/05/18 - 16:20. 1501 CE to 1600 CE | English | Performing Arts | Religion and Philosophy | Today in the Middle AgesOn May 18, 1593, just days before his death, playwright Christopher Marlowe was arrested on charges of atheism.
Today in the Middle Ages: April 20, 161
Submitted by Ursula on Thu, 2006/04/20 - 14:18. 601 CE and Earlier | Religion and Philosophy | Roman | Today in the Middle AgesThe Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius was born on April 20, 161 CE.
Italian Leader Hopes to Reopen Pilgrim Road
Submitted by Vallawulf on Sun, 2005/12/04 - 19:31. 901 CE to 1000 CE | BBC News | English | French | Italian | Modern Society | Religion and PhilosophyFormer European Commission president Romano Prodi, who is running for election as Italy's prime minister next year, says if elected he will try to revive the 1,200-mile Via Francigena, a medieval pilgrim route from Canterbury to Rome dating back to the 10th century.
Northshield Photo Albums Cover Recent Events
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2005/11/12 - 19:59. Dance | Gleann Abhann | Northshield | Photo Album | Religion and Philosophy | Scribal ArtsA number of new photo albums have been posted on Yehudah Nagid ben Yitzhakthe's Unofficial Northshield Photo Gallery, including pictures taken at the Medieval Religions Symposium and Northshield Crown.
Medieval Religions Symposium II
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2005/07/20 - 19:59. Northshield | Religion and Philosophy2005/10/22 - 15:00
Please join us for a day of classes, discussions, lectures, and pilgrimages dedicated to the study of medieval religions.
If you are interested in teaching a class for this event, please contact the autocrat, Josceline Levesque, at josceline@hotmail.com. The schedule will be posted as I get classes.
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Long Arm of the Law: Medieval Crime and Punishment
Submitted by Aoife on Tue, 2005/06/21 - 19:40. Aoife's Links | Legal History | Religion and PhilosophyAfter a week in absence, Dame Aoife is back, with links on medieval criminal justice.
Medieval Spring Celebrations
Submitted by Justin on Sun, 2005/03/20 - 18:55. Aoife's Links | Astrology and Astronomy | Religion and PhilosophyAoife is just in time this week, with an Aoife's Links edition devoted to Spring Equinox rituals and customs and other celebrations of the season.
"Kingdom of Heaven" Trailer Released
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2004/12/30 - 00:38. Media | Modern Society | Religion and PhilosophyA trailer previewing Ridley's Scott's epic film on the Crusades, Kingdom of Heaven, has been released online.
Begin the Beguine: Medieval charity began at home
Submitted by Aoife on Tue, 2004/12/07 - 14:01. Aoife's Links | Modern Society | Religion and PhilosophyDame Aoife starts the holiday season with thoughts of charity, both in the Middle Ages and in the modern world (but with an historical twist).
East Kingdom Soothsayers' Guild
Submitted by eksoothsayer on Tue, 2004/11/09 - 17:02. East | Performing Arts | Religion and Philosophy | SCA GuildsThe Soothsayers' Guild is for those interested in all forms of divination, both as practiced in SCA period and as practiced in the Current Middle Ages. While based in the East Kingdom, membership is open to all interested gentles.
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