Scutage Pronunciation: \?skü-tij, ?skyü-\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin scutagium, from Latin scutum shield Date: 15th century The sum that the holder… Read More »Medieval Term of the Day: Scutage
I came across this article by Mark Schatzker on “How do medieval-themed restaurants get it wrong?” It’s an interesting read concerning the accuracy of food… Read More »How Accurate Are Medieval Themed Restaurants?
Constructed in little more than 12 months by Richard I of England (“The Lionheart”), Chateau Gaillard was an imposing castle upon the French landscape, built… Read More »The Siege of Chateau Gaillard
The following are some medieval history resources I have run across online. Please let me know of any interesting sites you may have found as… Read More »Medieval History Resources Online
I was chatting on a forum the other day, and the conversation sparked the idea for this blog post. When writing your novel, what is the… Read More »Writing and Historical Research
The following is a list of blogs/sites I’m currently subscribed to: Historical Fiction: Carla Nayland Historical Fiction – A blog mainly about researching, writing, and reading… Read More »What I’m Reading
The following is a list of medieval resources I have used while writing my novel. This list does not include all the medieval history books… Read More »Medieval Resources – Weaving History into Your Novel