When the mysterious “Project Sword” was first announced a few months back, both the public and the gaming press were blown away. Epic Games’ proprietary Unreal Engine has become a staple of HD-gen console gaming, and seeing the engine in action on the iPhone and iPad is undeniably impressive. Now that that game (which we…
Monthly Archives: January 2011
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-01-30
Happy Birthday 1350 – Vincent Ferrer, Spanish missionary and saint # R.I.P. 1002 – Otto III, Holy Roman Emperor # R.I.P. 1423 – Margaret of Bavaria # Happy Birthday 1287 – Richard Aungerville, English bishop # R.I.P. 772 – Pope Stephen III http://twitpic.com/3swfcc # R.I.P. 1376 – Richard FitzAlan, 10th Earl of Arundel, English military…
Experience the magic of the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire
Tucked up in the northeast corner of Gainesville, magic happens — at least it does for two weekends out of the year. Trumpets blast. Children laugh. Jugglers perform. Knights joust. Turkey legs are there for taking. It’s the season of the 25th Annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire. Taking over the Alachua County Fairgrounds starting Saturday and…
Floating walkway to open up London’s hidden past
A mile-long floating walkway on London’s river Thames is being planned in the heart of the capital, allowing views of the city’s hidden alleys, wharves and landmarks dating back to medieval times. The pontoon, known as the “London River Park”, will connect Blackfriars Bridge, on the western edge of the ancient city, and the Tower…
International Travelers Name Castle-Hopping in Wales the #1 Activity in Britain
International travelers have selected touring castles in Wales as the most popular of 18 travel experiences that can only be found in Britain. 10,000 people in 20 countries were surveyed by VisitBritain for the 2010 Nation Brands Index. 34% of participants would like to visit castles in Wales, making it the most frequently chosen response….
Giovanni Maria Vian: John Paul II’s Beatification Is “Historic”
In a signed editorial in this week’s English edition, Giovanni Maria Vian wrote that “one has to go back to the heart of the Middle Ages to find similar examples, but in contexts that are in no way comparable to Benedict XVI’s decision.” The director explained that no Pope has beatified his immediate predecessor in…
The time starts now to save our medieval past
A new project has been launched to save Northampton’s rich medieval heritage. Residents, volunteers, councillors and project leaders lined up on Saturday to take part in a heritage walk in Northampton’s Castle Ward area to promote the important historical sites that are in need of support. About 30 people met at the Black Lion Pub…
Ballarat’s man of yore
Not so much an actor as a re-enactor, authenticity is the name of the game for this lover of history, writes Sarah Hudson When PaulMichael Donovan does his weekly shop in Ballarat’s main street, he is easy to spot – he’s the one wearing medieval chain mail and a coat of armour. “I sometimes wear…
The Sims Medieval interview
Interview with axe wielding producer Rawson Stovall to get the latest dirt on The Sims Medieval.
Interview With Craig Laycock On Total War: Shogun 2
Any PC gamer who plays strategy games should be very familiar with the Total War series. Since the first installment, which came out back in 2000, Total War games have been continuously praised by critics and fans alike. With each iteration, the series gets better and better and on March 15th, the latest Total War…
New Three-Part Volume Explores Medieval Studies
Albrecht Classen set out more than six years ago on a major effort to compile a reference handbook about contemporary research on medieval studies. During that time, Classen, a University of Arizona professor, developed and strengthened international ties with researchers, gathered articles and manuscripts and managed an expansive Website of worldwide resources. He has since…
Medieval barn blaze prompts priory fears
URGENT protection has been called for at an historic priory site after arsonists destroyed one of the region’s finest medieval barns. The 14th-century thatched and timber building at St Bartholomew’s Priory, in Clermont Avenue, Sudbury, has been lost following the blaze on Tuesday night. Police have now confirmed that the fire is being treated as…
Binham Priory discovery of giant medieval graffiti
Thousands of years of history at a remote priory in Norfolk could be unearthed after the discovery of giant medieval graffiti on its walls. The Norfolk Medieval Graffiti Survey (NMGS) group claims to have found 8ft (2.4m) building plans etched into the stonework of Binham Priory, near Wells. The drawings, which are too faint to…
Gale Adds Medieval and Renaissance Works to British Literary Manuscripts Online
Gale, part of Cengage Learning announced the release of British Literary Manuscripts Online, Medieval and Renaissance, the second installment of the British Literary Manuscripts Online series. Following the release of the first installment in May 2009, this additional digital archive brings nearly 565,000 pages of unique author manuscripts into the hands of students, educators and…