Tag Archives: history
Pound
Kind of amazing to consider that a pound was used as a measure of money in the early 15th century, similar to the same as it is today in the British Islands. More interesting is the value comparatively speaking of a 15th century pound to one of the last few years.
Illuminated Medieval Pages
Ever have one of those somewhat moral issues that some people around you see as an issue and you just are not sure? I got one of those with illuminated pages from medieval manuscripts and the purchase of such things.
Renaissance?
Expanding on a larger question that I had posed to me today by a friend, just what time period is referred to by the term renaissance. It is a complex answer at best, but read more and find out.
NOT-History Channel
The history is just really not about history any more. What happened?
Deadliest Warrior
Deadliest Warrior on Spike TV – really not that great of a show. The premise is kind of off to begin with and then the show has major flaws beyond that.
