Schumpeter: Remembering Drucker Nov 20, 2009
He illustrated his arguments with examples from medieval history or 18th-century English literature. He remained at the top of his game for more than 60 years, advising generations of bosses and avoiding being ensnared by fashion. (The Economist)
Homemade mincemeat the only way to go Nov 9, 2009
Later, as a student of medieval history, I learned a great deal about how spices and sugars were used to preserve meats during the Middle Ages, how sweets and savories were often combined, and that mincemeat was indeed made with beef and beef suet, or simply suet - the hard fat surrounding the kidneys. I never found a proper recipe for mincemeat, and until two years ago, had never made it. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Fiorina's Record at HP Will Be Key to Senate Race Nov 6, 2009
Fiorina also attended, majoring in medieval history and philosophy. She went to law school at the University of California, Los Angeles, but dropped out and took a job as a secretary. (Newsmax)
Princeton prof. gives lecture to College Nov 4, 2009
Jordan said he wanted to display the joy of medieval history ; the joy of making a story out of things from obscure archives, in his lecture. Students praised Jordan s presence at the College. (The Observer, IN)
Folklore of Halloween Witches Oct 24, 2009
The Connection Between Medieval History and Witches ... Even though both men and young women were also persecuted as Medieval witches, the traditional Halloween image of a witch depicts that created by Medieval history and legends. (Suite101.com)
Swedish castle for sale Oct 16, 2009
Here you will find articles about the medieval history, society, art, architecture, literature and more. Recent Posts. (Harper's Magazine)
New Barnes & Noble Publishing Program Reissues Out of Print Titles Aug 20, 2009
(Medieval History) Selected by the Times Literary Supplement as one of the 100 most influential works of nonfiction published since WWII.. SHAKESPEARE AND THE GODDESS OF COMPLETE BEING by Ted Hughes. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Expert: Medieval Map Showing America May Be Real Jul 21, 2009
The map of the world, discovered in the mid-1950s bound into an authentic medieval history of the Mongol invasions, shows Europe, western Asia and north Africa and, in the upper left corner, a craggy-looking island labeled "Vinland Island" in Latin. Until about 50 years ago, Norse sagas of a fertile land called "Vinland" to the west of Greenland had been dismissed by modern historians as fanciful. (Fox News)
Going medieval Jul 13, 2009
Lewis, 46, said he has been interested in medieval history since he was little and always had a particular interest in Vikings. During shows and events, which are held when the re-enactments are done, Lewis usually dresses himself in fur and leather clothing and uses famed Norse weapons such as axes to do battle. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
ROUSE: Reading into our thoughts Jul 11, 2009
More time was occupied by reading books lots of non-fiction but with time left for medieval history and Egyptian/Chinese dynasties and the inevitable young man adventure series. I was a voracious reader. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Finding friends on the battlefield Jul 5, 2009
Belegarth is an international fighting organization based on medieval history. Regional organizations and local realms are spread across the U.S., each governed by a king and a queen. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Disappearing fast May 16, 2009
The story of Becket is told in most British classrooms as part of medieval history lessons. He is remembered as the Archbishop of Canterbury who stood up to a king and for his trouble was murdered by the king's knights while he was praying. (BBC News -- Europe)
Reviews are in for 'Angels & Demons' May 12, 2009
A farfetched medieval history lesson. Robert Langdon saves the Catholic Church. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Helping Startups To Connect Apr 13, 2009
Goodson was brought to Silicon Valley from England five years ago by Levchin, who'd met Goodson on a visit to Oxford while Levchin was between companies and decided that Goodson was wasting his time getting a doctorate in medieval history. For a week, Levchin put Goodson up in his apartment and took him on a whirlwind tour of the Bay Area, staying up late and asking him questions on subjects ranging from history to literature to business, Goodson said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Spain seeks to decipher Alhambra's inscriptions Apr 12, 2009
The goal is to render a seemingly impenetrable slice of medieval history readily accessible with the click of a mouse. "It is hard to believe that this had never been done before," lead researcher Juan Castilla said. (Boston Globe)
Global Domination Apr 2, 2009
This installment takes the player from ancient and medieval history, when the previous games took place, to the 1700s. In Empire, the player's resources are scattered in towns across the regions he owns. (Daily Orange, NY)
Escape to Dingle Peninsula Mar 25, 2009
The wet sod of Dingle is soaked with medieval history. In the darkest depths of the Dark Ages, when literate life almost died in Europe, peace-loving, bookwormish monks fled the chaos of barbarian raids on the continent. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Joan Kent Dillon, at 89; was theater preservation activist Mar 16, 2009
She earned her bachelor's degree from Smith College in 1947 and her master's degree in medieval history from the University of Missouri in 1969, writing her thesis about medieval architecture. From 1962 to 1971, Mrs. Dillon taught ancient and medieval history at Sunset Hill School in Kansas City. (Boston Globe)
Hood not so good? Ancient Brits questioned outlaw Mar 16, 2009
Luxford said he planned to publish more details of the find in the Journal of Medieval History. . (Albany Times Union)
Not loved by the good. Robin Hood 'was a baddie' Mar 14, 2009
Page last updated at 00:20 GMT, Saturday, 14 March 2009. Negative' attitude to Robin Hood. (BBC News -- UK)
Harvard professor named to Pentagon post Feb 25, 2009
Advocates of Carter, who has a bachelor's degree in medieval history and a doctorate in theoretical physics, say he was chosen because of his combination of technical expertise and knowledge of defense strategy. He served in a senior Pentagon policy post from 1993 to 1996. (Boston Globe)
