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Daily Fantasy Fiction News April 4, 2012

Here's a daily update of the latest news about fantasy fiction Live out celebrity fantasies on Facebook – Hindustan Times Hindustan Times Live out celebrity fantasies on FacebookHindustan TimesA trio of console videogame stars joined the online social play revolution with a free-to-play title that lets folks at Facebook virtually live out celebrity fantasies. startup [...]

Parallel Middle and Modern English Edition of Chaucer's The Pardoner's Tale

The Pardoner's Tale by Geoffrey Chaucer is probably one of the most accessible works of Middle English for modern readers – it features a neat moral parable, bawdy language and a barbed satire of the avarice prevalent in some elements of the medieval Church. It is also fairly short, and that no doubt makes it [...]

Should restorers be covering up a 14th Century Mural at Friborg Cathedral?

Some interesting news came out a couple of days ago announcing that restorers working at Friborg Cathedral have discovered a 14th Century mural while restoring an altar in the side chapel of the Cathedral. It seems odd that they after allowing the wall painting to be viewed by the public until 7th April, it will [...]

History comes alive – and is captured on film – during heritage weekend in Paston – Norfolk Eastern Daily Press

Norfolk Eastern Daily PressHistory comes alive - and is captured on film - during heritage weekend in PastonNorfolk Eastern Daily PressThe parish is known for its medieval letters penned by the Paston family, which painted a picture of 15th century Bri...

A history lesson for Cardinal Keith O'Brien – Left Foot Forward

Left Foot ForwardA history lesson for Cardinal Keith O'BrienLeft Foot ForwardEven after the advent of Christianity civil marriage was widely recognised in Medieval England. This legislation doesn't seek to force religious marriage on churches, ...

British Homes Set for 'Medieval Future' – Home Heating Guide (blog)

Home Heating Guide (blog)British Homes Set for 'Medieval Future'Home Heating Guide (blog)The startling revelation was made by the Curator of the Historic Royal Palaces, Dr Lucy Worsley, who presents a BBC Four documentary on the history of home...

Arriva sponsors conservation of medieval Chapel in Ħal Millieri – Malta Independent Online

Arriva sponsors conservation of medieval Chapel in Ħal MillieriMalta Independent OnlineEven though we have only started operations 8 months ago, as a corporate citizen of the Maltese Islands, Arriva believes it has a duty to help in conserving these g...

University professor returns to his Nuneaton roots – Coventry Telegraph

University professor returns to his Nuneaton rootsCoventry Telegraphby Mike Malyon, Coventry Telegraph David Bates was a student at Nuneaton's King Edward VI Grammar School from 1955 to 1963 and now holds a chair in Medieval History at the Universi...

The Arab Spring To Caliphate: Echoes Of A Medieval Polemic – OpEd – Eurasia Review

The Arab Spring To Caliphate: Echoes Of A Medieval Polemic – OpEdEurasia ReviewThe current wind of change-unprecedented in recent Arab history-is beginning to pay dividends for Muslims who may exploit this opportunity to call for a revival of Islam...

Les Enluminures gallery announces exhibition of the history of rings in the … – Art Daily

Les Enluminures gallery announces exhibition of the history of rings in the ...Art DailyLes Enluminures has for twenty years been known primarily for its museum quality Medieval and Renaissance Illuminated Manuscripts, Miniatures and Art. But Hindman, ...