The morning mist hovers over Loch Awe, and across the lake, on the northeastern edge, Kilchurn Castle and the mountains beyond reflect in the still waters, transporting visitors back to a time when the Campbells of Glenorchy ruled this region. All that stands today are the castle ruins, but Kilchurn… Read More »Kilchurn Castle
Beautiful photos of castles from around the world, not all of them medieval (like Neuschwanstein). The colors and compositions are really nice, even though they have been edited in post or are HDR images. The section has been split into three parts: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 The reflection… Read More »Castles Around the World
A Podcast of Ice and Fire covers all topics relating to George R.R. Martin and his A Song of Ice and Fire series. Each episode discusses one chapter, one character, and one theory … and may contain spoilers. For example, Episode 1: Ghost Cow focuses on the major noble houses… Read More »A Song of Ice and Fire Podcast
I had dinner last night with Dr. Nokes, professor of medieval literature at Troy University. We had a pleasant time talking about all things medieval, writing, and other assorted topics. If you haven’t read his blog, Unlocked Wordhoard, check it out. He posts a lot of medieval-related subject matter. I… Read More »Talking Medieval with Dr. Richard Scott Nokes
Warrior of God: Jan Zizka and the Hussite Revolution Author: Victor Verney Publisher: Frontline Books (June 2009) ISBN: 1848325169 When discussing Western civilization and the growth of society in medieval Europe, historians seem to give little attention to the events that shaped Central and East-Central Europe and how those events… Read More »Review of Warrior of God by Victor Verney
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
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
On this day, June 24, in medieval history: 1148 – A general council of Christian princes and military leaders was held at Acre, where it was decided that all available forces would be used to conquer the city of Damascus. Read the account from William of Tyre as he recalls… Read More »Medieval Timeline: Today in Middle Ages History
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