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It sounds like something out of medieval times. Using leeches to treat every disease and condition known to man. But as it turns out leeches are actually very powerful for treating...

Home Remedies - Facts or Quacks? In a previous article we looked at several possible definitions of a home remedy, and patched together a definition that met our mental image of...

Buying the right sword can be a task in itself. There are thousands of online retailers, many different sword manufacturers, and many different types of metals that swords are forg...

Of all medieval tapestry collections, perhaps none is more mysterious and thought-provoking than the Lady and the Unicorn series. Very little is known about the origins of the orig...

During the Medieval era Art flourished and came to embrace many elements, especially Christianity. Medieval art emerged from a blend of German and Roman art, fused together during ...

The Medieval era is the period in history from the fall of Rome to the Italian Renaissance; 476AD to 1450AD. During this time Europe went through a series of wide ranging changes, ...

William Morris was a British designer, artist and craftsman whose designs for art and the decorative arts helped create the arts and crafts movement during the Victorian era. Morri...

The Medieval era is the period in European history from the fall of Rome to the Italian Renaissance; from 476AD to 1450AD. During this time Europe went through a series of consider...

Of all medieval tapestry collections, perhaps none is more mysterious and thought-provoking than the Lady and the Unicorn series. Very little is known about the origins of the orig...

You've been invited to attend a medieval wedding and would like to dress up in a period costume, but you're at a loss of what to choose. Before you run out and purchase anything, y...

Edinburgh is without doubt one of Europe?s great capital cities. Its stunning location, coupled with a huge range of things to see and do have made it a must see destination for mi...

Once upon a time ... of course an article about Rothenburg would have to start this way, considering how much the place reminds one of fairy tales ... once upon a time, many German...

Medieval clothing begins with the fall of the Western Roman Empire in AD 476. It is the transition from classical to medieval clothing. Both sexes of the upper class were a tunic...

Medieval costumes are not just for Halloween. A lot of people will have a theme party and go medieval. When it comes to the uses of medieval customers, the possibilities are endles...

Oh, how fortunate the medical field is with its modern conveniences. You have the Internet to share knowledge on, digital imaging equipment to render your CT scans, and every gadge...

The Medieval era is the period in European history from the fall of Rome to the Italian Renaissance; from 476AD to 1450AD. During this time Europe went through a series of consid...

Corbels, or decorative brackets, are one of the most versatile decorative ornaments that can be used to enhance the architectural beauty of any room . Corbels are growing in popul...

Heloise was completely unlike my perceptions of what medieval women were like. I was under the impression that the women of this time period were weak in spirit, obedient, and usu...

If you always wanted to own a medieval sword to hang on the wall, show to your friends, or bring with you to a Renaissance Festival this article will help you to make your sword bu...

If you always wanted to own a medieval sword to hang on the wall, show to your friends, or bring with you to a Renaissance Faire this guide will help you to make a good first...

There has been a long-standing debate about Medieval Knights. Were they chivalrous and gallant caretakers of their peasants? Or were they vicious and cruel thugs who ruled th...

After the Dark Ages the world was thrust into a two hundred year period of incredible creativity and growth called â??The Renaissanceâ??. This creative force of time brought ...

The Dark Ages were a period of great upheaval, constant war, horrendous plague, and stagnant cultural growth. But through these difficult centuries new ideas and a new cultur...

Life in the Middle Ages could be very challenging and difficult. But there were many stretches of time when warfare was at a minimum, crops were plentiful, and castles were t...

Italy has many well-known travel destinations such as Rome. Less publicized destinations such as Siena are even better. Sienna Located roughly an hour outside of...

Chateau Gaillard was built by Richard the Lionhearted and it was sieged and taken by the French in 1204 AD. The story of this castle, and its siege is one of the most interes...

Did you ever wonder what it would be like to be a knight, a wizard, or maybe a king or a queen? The days of knights are long gone but there are organizations, groups and even...

Becoming a knight was much more than a tap on the shoulder with the flat edge of a sword. It was often an involved process that spanned several days. Here is an overview of a...

Medieval Castles were structures that changed dramatically over the centuries of the Middle Ages. These changes were brought about by many factors like changes in warfare and...

For almost seven hundred years between the ninth and sixteenth centuries knights were the lords of the battlefield, admired and respected for their abilities and their chival...

Movies are a creative world of imagination and wonder. And does anything evoke this feeling of wonder more than castles? They represent power, wealth, mystery and many other...

Medieval tapestries are renowned for its timeless quality intricate design, and fine fabric. Save on Tapestries help you to décor your home with some of the exquisite Belgian tap...

If you like seeing programs regarding the history on any television channels then you must have come across tapestries from the medieval period. If you have noticed carefully then ...

Given below are few simple ways in which the medieval shields were made. You can make one for yourself in the traditional method. Static: The symbol of Blazon means a family li...

Did you ever wonder what it would be like to be a knight, a wizard, or maybe a king or a queen? The days of knights are long gone but there are organizations, groups and events tha...

Technological conditions and nature of availability of raw materials form the basis of any culture's arsenal at any point of time in the history of mankind. Prehistoric human race,...

More Mead M'Lorad - Ireland's Medieval Banquets Read Jetsetters Magazine at www.jetsettersmagazine.com Read this entire feature FREE with photos at: http://www.jetsettersmagazine....

This book is a great read for fans of medieval combat and a great resource for people interested in the middle ages and in the art of war during the Middle and Dark Ages. Figh...

What could be more romantic than a medieval themed wedding? There is little in our consciousness that is imbued with more romantic images. But in order to have this type of wedding...

Getting Familiar With Medieval Helmets By: Jackie Kent For hundreds of years, medieval helmets have been into existence in order to protect the soldiers during the time of war. Th...

A Whiff Of Medieval Tapestries By: Jean Masterson For lovers of home dcor, tapestries are an ideal choice to lighten up a dull corner, to add beauty and grandeur to a room or simp...

Medieval siege weaponry was required in any self-respecting war leader's arsenal in a time when castles with thick defense walls were common and cities surrounded by large, fortif...

Ever since their first introduction in Europe in the 10 th century, pheasants have become a popular game bird attracting hunters to engage in hunting them for centuries. Althou...

Medieval swords existed in several varieties for over a number of centuries. Both experimentation and specialization in design was constant. Some common features of the “generic” m...

The wearing of chain mail and body armor has been an effective means of protection in combat and war for centuries. Its use dates back to the Greeks and early roman empire where...

So you have a 3 room bungalow or perhaps a 200 acre estate with a 42 room mansion on a Scottish Loch. It's time to decorate and you want something different as a theme. How about ...

Imagine a stag weekend packed to the brim with everything that constitutes ultimate enjoyment in your mind ? a blend of cheap booze and beautiful babes all in a medieval setting. O...