FrenchFrench and Frankish culture and history Micel Folcland
Submitted by Justin on Tue, 2005-08-30 15:10
Micel Folcland is the Wisconsin-Indiana-Illinois branch of Regia Anglorum, an organization that recreates British history from 290 to 1066 CE. The main focus is Viking, Anglo-Saxon and Norman cultures, but others found in the British Isles during the appropriate time period are acceptable as well.
Le Poulet Gauche
Submitted by Justin on Thu, 2005-05-19 09:47
Le Poulet Gauche is virtual re-creation of a family-run tavern in 16th century France, with detailed "interviews" with the various family members and employees. The Le Poulet Gauche web site contains extensive information on how to develop a persona and how to fill in the "little things" that give your existing persona more reality and texture.
Exhibit on Romanesque France at the Louvre Depicts Daily Life
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2005-04-14 12:34
"Romanesque France," an exhibition of 300 works of Romanesque art, will be on display at the Louvre Museum in Paris until June 6, 2005.
15th-century murder solved
Submitted by Karen on Mon, 2005-04-11 07:57
Scientists carrying out tests on the exhumed remains of Agnes Sorel, the mistress of King Charles VII of France, have determined that she was poisoned with a lethal dose of mercury.
The Age: Loves Letters Found?
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2005-03-10 10:59
A new controversy involving the love letters of Abelard and Heloise has members of the literary and academic communities buzzing.
Middle School Students Learn About Renaissance Life - En Francaise
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2005-03-04 07:33
French teacher Alisa Dupuy uses her SCA experience to teach her students at John Witherspoon Middle School about life during the French Renaissance.
Heloise and Abelard Still Inspire Lovers
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2005-02-25 17:55
An essay in the New York Times by Cristina Nehring discusses five books on Heloise and Abelard.
NPR's Sunday Edition Features Medievalist
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2004-12-28 17:14
On Sunday December 26, 2004, NPR commentator Sheilah Kast interviewed author Eric Jager about his book The Last Duel: A True Story of Crime, Scandal and Trial by Combat in Medieval France.
"Song of Roland" Online
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2004-12-08 12:27
The Online Medieval and Classical Library presents its 12th offering, "The Song of Roland."
British Hunters Choose France
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-12-05 17:34
Since fox hunting has been banned in Britain, many hunters are traveling to France.
Burgundian Treasures on Display in Cleveland
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2004-11-09 11:47
The Cleveland Museum of Art will host en exhibit entitled Dukes & Angels: Art from the Court of Burgundy (1364-1419) October 24, 2004 through January 9, 2005.
Agincourt Still in the News
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2004-09-21 10:38
BBC Radio 4 broadcast an article on Agincourt recently including commentary by Anne Curry, Professor of Medieval History at Southampton University and Michael Jones, medieval historian and writer. Listen online.
Paris Museum Garden Inspired by Tapestry
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-09-03 20:25
The medieval garden at the Hotel de Cluny, France's National Museum of the Middle Ages, was inspired by medieval tapestries.
New Battle Over Agincourt
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2004-02-03 16:34
Residents of the area near the site of the historic Battle of Agincourt are
petitioning to block construction of wind turbines.
French Peat Bog Reveals Sobering Environmental Story
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-01-30 17:32
Nature: Excavations of a peat bog near Dijon, France have given researchers a look at
the environmental history of a Celtic mining town.
"Warrior of Lattes" Discovered in Southern France
A 2500-year-old stone sculpture depicting an armored warrior has been unearthed
in southern France.
British Businessman to Lead Archers in Second Battle of Agincourt
Don Baggs, an amateur historian from Monmouth, south Wales, wants to disrupt
plans to build a windfarm near the site of the Battle of Agincourt by leading
his own army of archers.
Louis XVII to Have Royal Burial, 209 Years Late
DNA analysis positively proves that a heart long believed to be that of Louis XVII is genetically
compatible with DNA taken from the tombs of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
The Hours of Jeanne d'Evreux Returns to the Cloisters
Submitted by Karen on Fri, 2003-10-03 04:09
The 14th century Hours of Jeanne d'Evreaux have returned to The Cloisters in New York City following conservation and the creation of a facsimile edition.
Paris: the "Mecca of Medieval Knowledge"
Submitted by Aoife on Sat, 2003-09-27 17:05
Dame Aoife shares her research on medieval Paris in this selection of links.
16th Century Wall Disrupts Museum Renovation in France
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-09-18 14:30
History News Network: The renovation of the Orangerie, the home of Monet's "Waterlilies," has been
halted after it was disclosed that the work might damage the original 16th
century wall under the museum.
Finding Charlemagne on the Web
Submitted by Aoife on Tue, 2003-08-26 13:00
Aoife has returned from War and shares her links on Charlemagne, including
history, costume, embroidery, arms and tactics, and architecture.
French Archaeological Library Reopened in Afghanistan
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-06-04 21:41
Jang.com: After 20 years, the French Archaeological Library in Afghanistan has been
reopened by Bernadette Chirac, wife of the French President.
Roman Wine Makes a Comeback in France
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2003-01-11 17:00
International Herald Tribune: French vineyard owner, Herve Durand, will be selling wine long past its time
when he reopens an 1800-year-old Roman winery.
A Wealth of Information on Medieval France
Submitted by Aoife on Thu, 2003-01-02 22:59
Aoife (Lis) of Endless Hills shares her annotated list of websites and links
dealing with Medieval France.
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