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June 2009

Fantasy Artist: Michael Komarck

Michael Komarck creates stunning artistic portraits and scenes to go along with George R.R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series. Komarck’s fantasy art is featured in the 2009 A Song of Ice and Fire calendar. In addition to his fantasy artwork, Komarck also illustrates detailed historical figures including:… Read More »Fantasy Artist: Michael Komarck

Hedingham Castle

The 110-foot tall keep of Hedingham Castle still towers above the landscape of modern day England. Surrounded by trees and an open green stretching away from the main entrance stairway, the Norman keep stands as the last remnant of a once magnificent medieval castle. Home to the de Vere family… Read More »Hedingham Castle

Bernard Cornwell Bookgroup Blog

The Bernard Cornwell Bookgroup blog discusses everything related to the historical fiction author, including: novels (past, present and future), biographical information, suggested non-fiction as it relates to a particular series (e.g. – The Oxford Illustrated History of the Vikings by Peter Sawyer to go along with the medieval-based Saxon Series), news and… Read More »Bernard Cornwell Bookgroup Blog

The Anglo-Norman Rebellion

Fought between the armies of Henry II and rebellious factions in Normandy, Brittany and England, the Anglo-Norman rebellion takes only a brief page in the volumes of middle ages history. Lasting approximately two years, Henry II battled against his own sons to maintain control of his kingdom. His eldest three… Read More »The Anglo-Norman Rebellion