Ancient and Medieval History Online is a database of information covering various civilizations, including: ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, ancient Rome, medieval Europe, ancient America, and medieval and ancient Asia, among others. The site includes biographies, events and topics, primary sources, timelines, images and videos, and maps and charts. This seems… Read More »Ancient and Medieval History Online
The 2008 World Fantasy Award winners have been announced. The awards include the following categories in fantasy writing and fantasy art: Novel, Novella, Short Story, Anthology, Artist, and Collection. Novel *winner – Ysabel Guy Gavriel Kay [Viking Canada/Penguin Roc] Territory Emma Bull [Tor] Fangland John Marks [Penguin Press] Gospel of the Knife Will Shetterly… Read More »2008 World Fantasy Award Winners
On this date, November 6th, in medieval history: 1282 – The Battle of Moel-y-Don (or The Battle of Menai Strait): Llewelyn II defeats the English army 1429 – Henry VI crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey, a month before his eighth birthday
Michael Crichton passed away yesterday at age 66 after a “courageous and private battle against cancer,” according to his public relations firm’s news release. When I heard the news, I was completely surprised, as I hadn’t even known that he was sick. This comes as depressing news, for I greatly… Read More »A Farewell to Michael Crichton