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Heresy and Heatstroke in Carcassonne

Europe February 24, 2021

One day… I met my brother-in-law, Guillaume Buscailh, on the way to my parish church. ‘Where are you going?’ asked Guillaume. ‘I am going...

The Palace of Popes

Europe February 25, 2021

“the fairest and strongest house in the world” Jean Froissart (1333-1405) It’s a fortress as much as a palace. Its high stone walls and towers reach...

A Stroll to Avignon

Medieval February 25, 2021

It's an overcast morning in spring and a faint mist is rising from the fields. An oriole chants from the top of an oak...

Medieval Time: The Numbering of Days

History February 25, 2021

One of the gripes I have with writing fiction set in the Middle Ages is having to dispense with modern conveniences. Take washing machines, for...

Ye Olde Roman Antics

History February 25, 2021

Rome in the fourteenth century was a bag of weasels. You didn’t want to be in it or near it if you wanted a...

Medieval Women in Montaillou and Prato

Europe February 24, 2021

It’s International Womens’ Day today and, since I’m writing a novel set in the 14th century, I thought I’d share some things I’ve learned...

Medieval

Portal to Ur

The Other Gallipoli

Beach Walk

Tolkien in Italy