A Man of Trust: 15th Century Spy Adventures of Bertrandon de La Broquière
Bertrandon de La Broquière, the 15th-century Burgundian spy, a man of certain skills, experience and great influence on the Duke’s Court, was ready for the mission of his life.
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Gallery: Herbs, Vegetables and a Lot of Fresh Air – Healthy Lifestyle in Medieval Times
During medieval times, leading a certain type of lifestyle could bring more balance, energy, joy, and happiness into your life.
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Eric Bloodaxe (1): The Last King of Northumbria’s Ouster from Norway
Eric “Bloodaxe” Haraldsson (c. 885-954), the last king of Northumbria – a realm the Vikings usurped after the invasion and conquest of much of England by the Great Heathen Army between the years 867 and 872AD, was one of Norwegian king Harald Fairhair’s many sons sired from nine wives.
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Mythology, Mead, and Mirth: Thor’s Drinking Bout with Loki in Jötunheim
According to the Edda, Thor and his companions came upon the massive castle one day with “a great hall” and entered it. Once inside, Loki “looked slowly on them, and smiled scornfully” before telling the travelers it was “‘late to ask tidings of a long way’” but that if they could perform some skillful feats, they would be allowed to stay the night
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Everyone Loved Him – Daring and Sassy Highwayman during Romanticism
So, why was the figure of the bandit or highwayman so popular? Well, these were different times, and as any time shapes the tastes and preferences of the individual, so did the Age of Romanticism.
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