Choosing the Right College Major Apr 10, 2008
Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina graduated with undergraduate degrees in medieval history and philosophy; for John Mack of Morgan Stanley it was history. Patrick Byrne, CEO of Overstock. (Suite101.com)
Medieval era back at school Mar 8, 2008
The day s events were organized by Mr. McBryan, a Baptist Bible College student-teacher, as part of the students yearlong exploration of medieval history. Subjects included everything from architecture and eating practices to the roles of kings and the pitiful peasants and peons that had to dig in the dirt, academic administrator Jan Wells said. (Scranton Times, PA)
Princeton coins are gateway to history Feb 25, 2008
Stahl first became interested in coins in the early 1970s while studying for his doctoral degree in medieval history at the University of Pennsylvania. Kingdoms and empires, Stahl said, usually have rulers on the front of their coins, though the Byzantine Empire also used Jesus. (Anchorage Daily News)
Cubans calm on news of Castro's departure Feb 20, 2008
State television ran programs on medieval history and soap operas. It was like any other day in Cuba -- and that was a triumph for a carefully managed campaign in which the Communist state painstakingly prepared its citizens and the world for the political departure of its 81-year-old "Maximum Leader.". (Toronto Sun)
Belgium's beguinages gave refuge to women Feb 19, 2008
This place calls for the study of romantic literature or medieval history. Or, of course, theology. (CNN -- Travel)
In footsteps of his father Feb 1, 2008
"My Dad and I did it together for close to a quarter of a century," says Murphy, who majored in medieval history. "Every story in the strip was specific, so you had to do research on armour and the politics of the middle ages. A great deal of research went into the strip." Notwithstanding his contribution, Murphy believes it was the quality of the drawings that gave Prince Valiant its longevity. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Python deals with a singing parking meter Jan 13, 2008
He also pens newspaper articles on political issues and has written and presented medieval history documentaries for the BBC. He recently went on a lecture tour of the United States to give his radical new appraisal of England's King Richard II.. He expects to keep pursuing that wide range of interests -- not daring to dream that "Evil Machines" could match the success of the Broadway hit "Monty Python's Spamalot," a Tony-winning musical based on the movie, "Monty Python and the Holy Grail.". (CNN -- Showbiz)
Review: The Great Arab Conquests Jan 5, 2008
Max Rodenbeck is the Middle East correspondent for The Economist (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Join Ron Paul revolution Dec 23, 2007
Dear Kitt wrote on Dec 22, 2007 1:43 PM:" My screen name is Pagan, and I worship the old, true Gods. I turn my back on wicca, which is pretty much a religion designed for Ders and lrpr's olks. Wicca has about the same relation to religion ans Dto medieval history. Deal with it, kiddo. If the worshipers of the false god of the christians want to take me on, I am certain they can locate me. OOOhhh... I tremble so very much. ". Dearest Kitt wrote on Dec 22, 2007 1:52 PM:" Regarding my wicca... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Just like medieval times Dec 17, 2007
This is the argument brilliantly explored in one of the most influential and controversial books of medieval history of the last 20 years, RI Moore's The Formation of a Persecuting Society. The relevance of its argument today is uncanny. (Guardian Unlimited)
Drugs define the zeitgeist, so choose them with care Dec 5, 2007
Throughout the Middle Ages the people's drugs had been wine and beer - which may explain why medieval history is largely populated by drunken adolescents. Alcohol, a brain-function retardant, was much encouraged by rulers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Why don't we spend more on courses for older people? Dec 4, 2007
Funding for these so-called ELQs is about to be withdrawn, because what does the modern world need with little old ladies learning medieval history and GCSE Spanish for fun. Or people retraining, or getting their qualifications up to date, or anyone who can only study in the evenings or weekends, which is mostly women. (Guardian Unlimited)
Former star forgoes hoops for higher calling Nov 26, 2007
Thomforde took his Russian and medieval history degree to Taiwan to teach history to local university students immediately after graduation, in conjunction with the Princeton in Asia program. After returning to the States, he briefly reconsidered playing professional basketball with the Knicks. (The Daily Princetonian, NJ)
Alma-Tadema: A painter who brought Pompeii to life again Nov 24, 2007
Until then a painter of rather obscure scenes - both in terms of subject matter and sometimes palette - inspired by northern Dark Age and medieval history, he was soon filling his canvases and panels with Mediterranean light, azure seas, dazzling marble surfaces, finely wrought bronze artifacts and colorfully costumed ancient Romans. In the preface to his 1834 book "The Last Days of Pompeii," Edward Bulwer-Lytton noted that it was only natural that a writer encountering Pompeii "should feel a... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Devoted to history Nov 19, 2007
If you did know these things, chances are good that you re familiar with the Society for Creative Anachronism, an international group of people who love medieval history so much they try to live it. Group members specialize in medieval combat or arts and meet in local chapters called shires or baronies. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
This is what renewal means: turning geese into swans Oct 29, 2007
There are those who think the way forward is the way back, to tougher, more academic A-levels: more Latin, more medieval history, more essays. But I don't think that's any longer the majority view. (Guardian Unlimited)
Fall of the knightsThe Vatican publishes Knights Templar heresy trial secrets Oct 16, 2007
Now the Vatican has decided to shed some new light on this often obscure period of late medieval history. To the delight not only of scholars but also of Templar buffs around the world, who have been captivated by Dan Brown's stories, they are publishing facsimile reproductions of the original account in Latin of the investigation and trial into the alleged misdeeds of the Knights Templar. (BBC News -- Europe)
World without End Oct 15, 2007
Exuberantly animated, Follett's slice of medieval history perhaps relies more on stock types rather than individuals, as people are named for their occupations. Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, set in this period, audaciously fused them. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Novelist Andrea Barrett mixes her interests in history and science in her new book ''The Air We Breathe'' Oct 2, 2007
Indicating the breadth of her interests, she returned to UMass in 1976 to study medieval history. While she was working on a paper about a conflict within the Franciscan order, fiction seemed to tap her on the shoulder. (Boston Globe)
The historians' letter to the BBC Trust Oct 2, 2007
John Adamson, fellow of Peterhouse, University of Cambridge Jenny Barraclough, chair of the Grierson Trust Mary Beard, professor of classics, University of Cambridge Antony Beevor, author of Stalingrad and Berlin Tim Blanning, professor of modern European history, University of Cambridge Piers Brendon, author of The Dark Valley and The Decline and Fall of the British Empire Michael Burleigh, author of The Third Reich and Sacred Causes David Crouch, professor of medieval history, University of... (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Claire Kremen, conservation biologist, wins MacArthur UCB, Sep. 25 Sep 26, 2007
D. in 1997 in history at UC Berkeley, is an expert on medieval history and is being honored for his analysis of the First Crusade and its impact on the future of Europe. Matsuoka is being recognized for her research on the central nervous system and its application to robotic technology in the emerging field of neurorobotics. (University of California Newswire, CA)
The boom in online 'death networking' Sep 3, 2007
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Voyages of discovery Aug 25, 2007
Brush up on your medieval history in Cambridge or make like Nicole Kidman at Melbourne University's Summer Film School. More details at and. (Guardian Unlimited -- Jobs)
Researchers uncover Cambodia's medieval history Aug 16, 2007
Researchers uncover Cambodia's medieval history - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) ... Researchers uncover Cambodia's medieval history. (ABC Online)
Accepting church's funds limits academic freedom Aug 14, 2007
In any case, the church's contributions can be properly studied in an ordinary medieval history class. Why should there be any need for ecclesiastical input or approval unless they're teaching theology instead. (The Daily Lobo, NM)
Tiny countries| Aug 14, 2007
Steeped in medieval history, a visit here is not complete without trekking up to the three imposing tower-fortresses perched along the cliff tops, the oldest of which, the Rocca Guaita, dates back to the 10th century. Also check out the infamous torture museum, which uses diagrams to explain how the gruesome instruments were used. (iAfrica.com)
Aligning education standards Aug 7, 2007
One of the schools, for example, teaches classical and medieval history in middle school. The question that is truly at the heart of this issue is if public and charter schools should have to meet the same standards. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Charter schools, state in court over social-studies plan Aug 4, 2007
Students at Mesa, Veritas and Chandler preparatory academies learn classical and medieval history in middle school. But Tom Horne, state superintendent of public instruction, said the schools - like the rest of Arizona's public schools - must follow state academic standards. (AZCentral -- News)
Children’s Create-In to be renamed in honor of longtime director Jul 20, 2007
Everything focused on that theme and at the booth she had write-ups of medieval history and the jewelry making would be about medieval metals and tools, so they learned as they were creating. Harrison is pleased that the event will be named to honor of her mom s memory, but added, I think she (mom) would be very moved by that but she would say that it s about the kids and that she didn t do it for the recognition. (Cadillac News, MI)
Profile: Investigator John Yates Jul 20, 2007
Educated at Marlborough College and King's College London, where he studied medieval history, Mr Yates represented the new breed of graduate officers who were encouraged to join the police as the force sought to improve its image after damaging corruption cases in the 1970s. An experienced detective who cut his teeth on more than 20 murder cases in London, Mr Yates was spotted early as senior officer material and in 1999 became staff officer to the then commissioner, Sir Paul (now Lord) Condon. (Guardian Unlimited)
Mary and the Wise Guy Jul 4, 2007
I guess I can't expect Chris Hitchens to acquire CS Lewis' knowledge of medieval history, but at least he could have read Cahill's How the Irish Saved Western Civilization ... I guess I can't expect Chris Hitchens to acquire CS Lewis' knowledge of medieval history, but at least he could have read Cahill's How the Irish Saved Western Civilization. (Townhall.com)
A conservative's answer to Wikipedia Jun 19, 2007
"The project specifically targets high-schoolers, and that's probably what I find most dangerous," said Andreas Kjeldsen, 27, a Danish graduate student who wrote several entries on medieval history before stopping in protest. Many, perhaps most, of Conservapedia's articles are free of ideology. (Los Angeles Times)
Monday Matters: Empty core Jun 11, 2007
It was in medieval history. The woman did OK for awhile, but the demands of the job finally drove her into a different field. (Montana Standard, MT)
Saint Marys Church May 25, 2007
Saint Marys Church: Harrow-on-the-Hills Medieval history ... Harrow-on-the-Hills Medieval history. (Suite101.com)
Same clothes. New attitude May 25, 2007
They were prickly and defensive about their image as "nerdy squares", and its roots in their background as medieval history students at Manchester University: "We did history and some people treated it as a joke," protested Simons at the time, clearly aggrieved that the topic of their university years had been raised. This afternoon, however, the atmosphere could not be more different. (Guardian Unlimited)
From Atlantic editor to concerned author May 19, 2007
The adventurous family traveled in Europe, and in the mid-1960s "my parents moved us all to Ireland for two years. It was a wonderful period and informs my life, even now." He attended Catholic schools in Dublin and back home in Greenwich, then went to Am herst College, where he studied medieval history and wrote for the college newspaper. Murphy has a decidedly professorial manner, but he never considered academe as a career. (Boston Globe)
When history gets personal May 19, 2007
This isn't medieval history, or Tudor history ... This isn't medieval history, or Tudor history. (BBC News -- UK)
His mission -- to save art looted by Nazis. Here's how he did it. May 5, 2007
" laughs Taper, who was assigned to Patton's Third Army, then sent to Munich to write intelligence reports. Lunching outdoors one day at an officers' club, he fell into conversation with a dashing chap named Walter Horn, an Aryan German who abhorred Hitler and left, became a professor of medieval history at UC Berkeley and saw combat action during the war. "He started telling me marvelous, fascinating stories about what it was like in his job to search for lost and stolen art,'' recalls Taper,... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Mugshot: Social networking open source style May 4, 2007
This can come in handy if you want to share stuff on a specific topic -- for example, open source software, gardening, or medieval history. You can add relevant RSS feeds to your group, effectively turning your Mugshot page into an RSS reader. (Linux.com)
Saturday is Linkping Day in P.A. Apr 21, 2007
Linkping looks similar to the upper Midwest, Heubach said, with some medieval history thrown in. "Most of the things would be very similar," Hagstrom said. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Brothers face stage debut Apr 18, 2007
He s obsessed with medieval history. Having burgeoning actors isn t the only thing new for the family. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Medieval craze as Belgians long for golden past Apr 13, 2007
Medieval history faculties report a surge in doctoral candidates ... Eduard van Ermen, who teaches medieval history at the University of Leuven, notes that the average life span was 40 years, partly because of the Black Death, crop failures, torture for minor transgressions and wars. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
In bid to relive Belgian glory, 9-to-5 workers go medieval on weekends Apr 6, 2007
Eduard Van Ermen, a professor of medieval history at the University of Leuven -- who confesses he once pretended to be Emperor Maximilian I -- argues that Belgians who idealize the medieval period are underestimating its challenges. These, he says, include an average life span of 40 years, the Black Plague, potato famines, torture for minor transgressions, and the constant threat of wars. (Boston Globe)
Joan of Arc 'an Egyptian mummy' Apr 5, 2007
The study does not invalidate the existence of Joan of Arc, whose brief life, trial and death in fact is one of the most well-documented episodes in medieval history and remains a subject of scholarly debate. Initially a figurehead who revealed herself as a true military leader, Joan led the French armies in lifting the English siege of Orleans in 1429, the first of a chain of swift victories that ended with the coronation of Charles VII.. (Aljazeera.Net)
Experts sniff out truth about relics of St Joan Apr 5, 2007
The study does not invalidate the existence of Joan of Arc, whose brief life, trial and death is one of the most well-documented episodes in medieval history and remains a subject of scholarly debate. Initially a figurehead who revealed herself as a true military leader, Joan led the French armies in lifting the English siege of Orleans in 1429, the first of a chain of swift victories that ended with the coronation of Charles VII.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Army Staff Sgt. Christopher R. Webb, 28, Hemet; among 3 killed by a roadside bomb in Baghdad Mar 25, 2007
He was never much into school, although entranced by medieval history and the military. His stepfather had been a Marine, a Vietnam veteran. (Los Angeles Times)
Historians agree on China-Japan joint study topics Mar 21, 2007
The China-Japan Joint History Research Committee, consists of 10 researchers and scholars from each side, decided to form two subcommittees to research on important issues in "ancient and medieval history" and "modern history" between the two countries respectively, committee members said. Three major topics including six subjects will be discussed at the "ancient and medieval history" subcommittee, while the "modern history" subcommittee will deal with nine topics on three periods. (Xinhuanet, China)
The art of coin collecting Mar 15, 2007
D in medieval history from the University of Pennsylvania. "There were a lot of documents and coins related to that time period," he said of his research. (The Daily Princetonian, NJ)
North San Diego County School News Briefs: Golf tourney to aid mission, school Mar 14, 2007
The event will feature an exhibit of student history projects, a display from the Vista Historical Society, a Medieval history tent, Egyptian necklace-making, archery, jousting, karaoke, an interactive booth presented by Rancho Buena Vista High School honor students, silent auction, book fair, art display, cake walk, craft booths, PTA barbecue, popcorn sale and a chance to meet Miss Vista and her court. Prizes will be awarded to student projects from each grade level. (North County Times)
Vermonters speak Mar 7, 2007
Near the front of the room, which usually serves as space for the town's 64 elementary-school students, John Aberth, a town resident and visiting professor of medieval history at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., stood and faced Slocum. "On evidence of torture, I have two words for you: Manadel al-Jamadi," Aberth said, referring to a prisoner who died in 2003 at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq after being interrogated by the CIA. "He was tortured . . . until he bled from his nose, mouth, and... (Boston Globe)
Modern-day swordsmiths craft weapons for well-heeled history buffs Feb 24, 2007
The scent of burning metal and whine of a grinder drift through the cool, cavernous warehouse as 15 workers forge swords coveted by collectors who long for a piece of medieval history. When you hold it in your hand, it's an amazing feeling, a feeling of power, said Gabriel Ghazarian, 59. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
more » Feb 18, 2007
Also known as Prince Hiro, he graduated from Gakushuin University with a degree in history and went into the graduate program to study Japanese medieval history. He married Masako Owada, the daughter of a senior Japanese diplomat, in 1993. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
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If one explores ancient and medieval history, peaceful transfer of royal power, even to offsprings, would be seen as an extreme rarity. Monarchs have usually been either too attached to the trappings and splendour of the throne or too unsecure to risk abdication. (Hindustan Times, India)
Different countries and different spices are features in this Ames cook's kitchen Feb 1, 2007
Thursday, February 01, 2007. Cook Kris Stacy-Bates holds her rustic fruit tarts before baking them. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Acting Executive Vice Chancellor and Acting Social Sciences Dean Appointed UCLA, Jan. 18 Jan 19, 2007
In 1975, he began teaching in the UCLA Department of History, where he has conducted research and taught as an acclaimed scholar of medieval history. Waugh has held several leadership positions at UCLA, including chair of the history department and chair of the Council on Educational Development. (University of California Newswire, CA)
More of this story Jan 18, 2007
Connolly, for the ACLU, wrote: "He (Agin) is not 'brandishing' the sword, as Principal Littlefield suggests. He is simply holding it. The clear message communicated by his portrait is a sincere, indeed a laudable interest in medieval history. The presence of the sword in Patrick's portrait does not express a threat or advocacy of violence to anyone born after 1590.". . (Newport Daily News, RI)
Japan-China talks on shared past Dec 26, 2006
Some of the academics will study ancient and medieval history; the others the modern period, including World War II and events right up to the present day. They hope to complete the task in 2008. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Mom sues over rejection of yearbook photo Dec 13, 2006
Patrick Agin, 17, belongs to the Society for Creative Anachronism, an international organization that researches and recreates medieval history. He submitted the photo in September for the Portsmouth High School yearbook. (MSNBC -- News)
Two of Pasadena's youth take stage at Alley Dec 8, 2006
Vaughan, who hails from London, England, began acting when he was seven in the UK, when he was cast for a performance in a Medieval History play. "It was a village performance and I just decided to audition for it; acting is just something I really enjoy doing," he said. (Pasadena Citizen, TX)
A rare kind of developer Dec 7, 2006
Like her father, she started in the construction business, building concrete covers for on-ramps, though her degree in medieval history and philosophy from York University might have pointed to other more meditative tasks. Through grit and determination, Diamante landed jobs to pour the (superb) concrete at Woodsworth College at the University of Toronto and calculate the complex angled formwork for the Bata Museum. (Globe and Mail)
Don't fence her in Nov 25, 2006
Medieval history is her comfort genre ("it's like coming home after travelling") but her tendency to become easily bored means she won't write two medieval thrillers back to back ... " From the age of 10, Jinks wanted nothing more than to be a writer. She wrote her first book that year, a picture book called I Wish I Was a Jungle Girl, that reflected her experiences as the only white person in her year 5 class in PNG. She wrote her first novel at 12, a work heavily influenced by the film Willy... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
This Week in Medieval History II Nov 18, 2006
Another week of articles about Medieval History in the news. Articles. (Suite101.com)
A win from the blue Nov 15, 2006
Instead, Mayer said, she used her master's degree studies in medieval history to spread Shea-Porter's message by word of mouth, learning lessons from centuries-old rebellions that turned on word of mouth and "spread like wildfire.". They mixed in modern touches, including the Internet-based organizing mastered by a crop of enthusiastic Granite Staters who cut their political teeth volunteering in 2004 presidential campaigns. (Boston Globe)
Historians John Hope Franklin, Yu Ying-shih Named Winners of 2006 John W. Kluge Prize for the Study of Humanity Nov 15, 2006
In his first book in English, he turned his attention to the Chinese hierarchical view of the world that framed martial and commercial expansion during the Han dynasty (203 B.C. to 220 A.D.) From the start Yu was recognized as a leading specialist in Han and medieval history, and this recognition has continued throughout his career. Among other works, he was invited to write the Han chapter on the history of food in China; a chapter for the first volume of the prestigious, on-going series... (PR Newswire)
When looking cost an innocent man his life Nov 11, 2006
A former straight-As pupil, he had just completed his first-year exams in medieval history and Arabic at St Andrews University. A bright summer beckoned, as did a future career as an army officer, following his father into the armed forces. (Scotsman)
