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All Things Medieval
In this oh so very late July Episode I ramble quite a bit about medieval combat.
NEWS
1066 the Movie of King Harold II http://www.myspace.com/haroldgodwinson
Medieval babes new album this year http://www.mediaevalbaebes.com
Living History Worldwide forum and facebook, myspace thingy http://skirmishmagazine.ning.com
Time team plans to visit Looe island. Englands favourite archaeology film-makers are planning to visit Looe to uncover the history of a derelict chapel. Channel 4's Time Team has expressed an interest in going to St George's Island at the end of May to excavate a Benedictine chapel which dates back to 1139.
Universal Pictures “The Knights Templar” a medieval horror movie! The famed knights must defend the holy grail from a horde of vampires. Knights vs Vampires! Russian Timbur Bekmambetov of Daywatch, Nightwatch and Wanted fame will share the role of producer with Marc Platt with a script by Adam Torchia and Justin Stanley who are said to be historians as well as aspiring screenwriters.
Medieval ship found under car park in Barcelona! Construction of an underground parking lot in a Barcelona neighborhood that was under the sea in the middle ages has uncovered a ship that sank, according to archaeologists supervising the site, in the 13th or 14th century. The ship's remains are at some 7 meters (23 feet) below sea level, where construction workers found the upside-down wooden hull of a ship that capsized and sank off what was then the coast of the Catalonian capital. Experts say that the ship's design indicates that it came from somewhere on the Atlantic Ocean.
Podcast called chivalry today at chivalrytoday.com by Scott Farell. If you like this podcast then you should check it out. It talks about chivalry and it’s many facets including the past and how it is still relevant today. It is filled with interviews with interesting folk from all walks of life who have something to say about chivalry. Scott also has a wonderful talent for finding chivalric value in movies, books and everyday life. If you love the culture of chivalry you’ll love this podcast. Celtic Myth Podshow is an entertaining show which focuses on you guessed it...Celtic Myths. Very cool stories indeed. Check them out at www.celticmythpodshow.com
EVENTS
This podcast has been recorded in two parts. As we reach this section of the show two or three weeks have passed since I first started recording it. As a result some of the events I am mentioning have been and gone. For this I apologize but would like to mention them anyway so that people
Gen Con Oz has been and gone but you can always check it out next year as I hear it was a success and is penned in for September next year rather than July.
The Abbey Medieval Festival has been and gone. It attracted an estimated 17 000 visitors this year and if you are interested in seeing some pics of the event head on over to abbeypics.com to see some photgraphy by Mark Greenmantle and his team. Great shots abound showcasing the reenactors and performers who attend. If you missed out this time around then start planning for next year. It will be the 20th annivesary of the event and it promises to be huge. It will be on during 4th of July until the 12th with the two day tournament itself being on the 10th and 11th of July. I hope to see you all there!
Aaron from New York State in the USA sent me an email to tell us all about his favorite festival in the Northeast USA. http://sterlingfestival.com/ This festival runs on weekends from July 12th-August 17th. I do apologize to you Aaron for not getting details of this event up on the podcast until after the commencement of the event itself. And for our randomly picked event go to www.pgh-renfest.com
FEATURE
Medieval combat, it's objectives, application and combat today.
MARKET PLACE
Sorry, not this episode! Next month I'll have something for sure...
This episode I talk about ladies in the middle ages, courtly love and female combatants in Living History.
NEWS
You have to check out You Tube for "Epic Feast" 13th century coin hoard found in Sweden Feeling a wee bit ill... Bloody hoodies! Build a castle and conquer!
EVENTS
Congress on Medieval Studies held May 8-11, 2008 at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum www.lywam.org Hackaland Medieval Sporting Tournament Gen Con Oz - The big 4 days of gaming in Australia for the first time! History Alive at Fort Lytton, Brisbane, Australia is on June 7th and 8th www.historyalive.org.au Abbey Medieval Festival Caboolture, Qld 30mins from the CBD of Brisbane from July 5th to 13th. www.abbeytournament.com , for more details including their banquet.
FEATURE
Medieval women, courtly love and lady fighters.
MARKET PLACE
Short and sweet. Well some part of the show has to be right?
The Pavilion Book by John LaTorre at Dragonwing Tents The Gough Map by Nick Millea gets reviewed by an amateur!
Warning! Mega Huge Episode! Well I got carried away there didn't I? I probably should have done it in a Pt 1 and Pt 2 but that would have taken me another week before I could put it out. Audio quality during the interview in the main feature is wobbly but I hope it is still bearable.
NEWS
Medieval Guns go Boom! New Movie, Arn The Knight Templar www.arnthemovie.com The Luttrell Psalter Film www.luttrellpsalter.org.uk Richard the Whoopsieheart? 14th Century Map www.bodley.ox.ac.uk and Mapping the Realm Magna Carta Millions
EVENTS
St Georges Day 23rd of April- check out an event near you. Ironfest Lithgow, NSW, Australia 25th to 27th of April American Sword of Chivalry Tournament Poway, California USA 26th & 27th of April History Alive at Fort Lytton, Brisbane, Australia is on June 7th and 8th www.historyalive.org.au Abbey Medieval Festival Caboolture, Qld 30mins from the CBD of Brisbane from July 5th to 13th. www.abbeytournament.com , for more details including their banquet.
FEATURE
I chat with Jeff Hedgecock from Historic Enterprises and expatriate Aussie Luke Binks.
MARKET PLACE
It's all about relevant periodicals...click on the magazine title to go to the websites
Skirmish Magazine Renaissance Magazine Abbey Magazine Military History Magazine British Archaeology Archaeology Heritage This England In Britain Temp site - link may not work after official site launches Scotland Magazine Scottish Field Italy Your Family History/Tree
And lastly the book 1381-The Peel Affinity is a must have!
Swords Special A beginners guide to swords, their history, function, myth and how to buy one suited to your purpose without being ripped off.
This is the re-edit of Ep#3 with the terrible pause, belch and mucked up dialogue removed! Terribly sorry about that if you heard the first version. Although I had a giggle at my idiocy I am sure many others did not. The idiocy at the end of the show however is intentional!
NEWS
Who are you calling short!?! The Templars were absolved of heresy! From 1962 to 1982 Look and Learn Magazine entertained and educated children and adults alike with wonderfully illustrated publications www.lookandlearn.com Art, cartoons and scary stories! www.biteycastle.com is the address and if you want a comical medieval fix check out his short entitled “Marauder. Wikipedia vs Islam Shakespeare and Tudors
EVENTS
The Original Reenactor's Market in the UK March 14, 15 and 16, held at the Sports Connection in Ryton on Dunsmore in Warwickshire http://www.reenactorsmarket.co.uk/ The Crusades Easter Gathering www.danelaw.org.au History Alive at Fort Lytton, Brisbane, Australia is on June 7th and 8th with Living History displays covering 2000 years of history. www.historyalive.org.au Abbey Medieval Festival is a weeklong event culminating in a two day fair and tournament. It is in Caboolture, Qld 30mins from the CBD of Brisbane from July 5th to 13th. www.abbeytournament.com , for more details including their banquet.
FEATURE
The Sword it’s history, function and busted myths!
http://www.thearma.org/essays/How_Were_Swords_Made.htm where they have a detailed article on the topic of how swords were made in the middle ages
Katanas vs European swords www.thearma.org/essays/knightvs has an in depth article on this subject
MARKET PLACE
www.deltin.it www.albion-swords.com www.casiberia.com www.armor.com www.museumreplicas.com luke_binks@hotmail.com www.frojel.com/members/talerwin www.sword-buyers-guide.com www.themedievalemporium.com
An interview with Australian jouster Luke Binks. Luke talks about jousting, armour and horses in the middle ages. Shnotes
Intro
Check out the pics of the English longbow tests at the forums. www.sirjustyn.com
Dragons Landing Inn is a great podcast about Role Playing Games. Check them out at www.dragonslanding.com. It is a fun show even if you don’t play RPG’s.
If you have anything you’d like to talk to us about here at the ATM podcast here is our website address and contact details:
www.allthingsmedievalpodcast.blogspot.com
podcast@sirjustyn.com
News
Samurai swords under restrictions in the UK from April 2008
www.michaeljecks.co.uk Michael Jecks Website. Check it out and pick up one of his Knights Templar mystery novels today
The Pestilence has returned! Woe! Tis the end of the world again!
Events
Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York -Masterpieces of the Middle Ages www.metmuseum.org
The Brisbane Re-enactors Market Merchant information: 07 3857 2297or email the event coordinator contarina@hotmail.com to book a table or express interest or if you would like a copy of the flyer emailed to you to print and distribute
Armidale Dark Age Gathering www.users.tpg.com.au/gpost/index
The Crusades Easter Gathering www.danelaw.org.au
Ironfest in Lithgow Australia 25th-27th April now featuring just a small Joust/medieval equestrian display due to restrictions put in place to combat the Equine Influenza. Check out www.ironfest.com.au for more info
History Alive at Fort Lytton, Brisbane, Australia is on June 7th and 8th with Living History displays covering 2000 years of history. www.historyalive.org.au
Abbey Medieval Festival is a weeklong event culminating in a two day fair and tournament. It is in Caboolture, Qld 30mins from the CBD of Brisbane from July 5th to 13th. www.abbeytournament.com for more details including their banquet.
Feature
An interview with Luke Binks, international champion jouster, armourer and performer.
Want Luke for a show? Want to commission some armour? Contact him at luke_binks@hotmail.com
International Jousting Association (IJA) www.worldjousting.com
Knights Order of Lion Rampant (Australia) www.lionrampant.com.au
Marketplace
Kats Hats- Made by Nobility for Nobility! www.kats-hats.co.uk
For some awesome medieval music at awesome prices with awesome conditions go to www.magnatune.com . Awesome!
Café Press.com www.cafepress.com for fun medieval products.
The first ever official episode with a general overview of the middle ages.
News
Da Vinci Codex in Peril!
http://www.cbc.ca/arts/artdesign/story/2007/12/22/davinci-codex-mould.html
Salisbury Cathedral www.salisburycathedral.org.uk
History Channel Cool Shows for January www.history.com
Events
Armidale Dark Age Gathering http://users.tpg.com.au/gpost/index.htm
Ironfest www.ironfest.com.au/
History Alive www.historyalive.org.au
Abbey Medieval Festival www.abbeytournament.com
Feature
What were the Middle Ages?
A brief overview of major events.
Medieval Market Place
www.historicenterprises.com Dark Ages to Medieval Everything a collector or reenactor could ever need!
www.medievaldesign.com 12th-15th C reproduction goods
www.deltin.it High quality, authentic swords and daggers
www.peelaffinity.com La Belle Compaigne 14thC Photo Reference Book for a 14th Knights Household
www.marxbruder.com Western martial arts school in Brisbane, Australia
www.themedievalemporium.com Australian supplier of reproduction goods and more
www.sirjustyn.com Performance and display for your medieval themed event