Medieval Dublin Walking Tour

Fascinating, yet somewhat depressing read. I can see the evidence though.

Returning to the Dark Ages? In the 21st century, we are looking towards a time when the Middle Ages return, claims a group of political commentators

An ancient dye more precious than gold, the search for its lost recipe and the fear that it might get lost all over again - fascinating article!!

Tyrian purple: The lost ancient pigment that was more valuable than gold For millennia, Tyrian purple was the most valuable colour on the planet. Then the recipe to make it was lost. By piecing together ancient clues, could one man bring it back?

Just look at these fabulous medieval Jewish wedding rings! If you find yourself near Erfurt in Germany, go & see them close up. 🤩 💍 💫

Why were Medieval Jewish Wedding Rings Embellished with Miniature Architecture? One of the exiting finds in the hidden Jewish treasure trove discovered in Erfurt in 1998 was a precious wedding ring featuring an elaborate piece of medieval architecture. What was the symbolic meaning of this?

This is literally one of the most exciting news articles I've read recently. Look at this! The state of preservation of this sword! The detail of the hilt! The condition the blade is in! And those arrowheads, as if someone just bought them 😄 What an incredible find, such a treasure!! Can't get over it...😍🤩

‘Extremely rare’ and well-preserved 3,000-year-old sword has been discovered in Germany The weapon was uncovered in the town of Nördlingen in Bavaria.

This is fascinating stuff!

Black Death 700 years ago affects your health now Mutations that saved lives from the plague are causing auto-immune diseases today.

Black Death 700 years ago affects your health now Mutations that saved lives from the plague are causing auto-immune diseases today.

This is very exciting news!! 🤩

Shipwreck The Gloucester hailed most important since Mary Rose https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-61734192

Shipwreck The Gloucester hailed most important since Mary Rose Details of the royal wreck are revealed for the first time after it was found by divers 15 years ago.

Look to the past to understand the today…. 😢

https://www.medieval.eu/putin-and-his-medieval-worldview/?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=medieval-news-epiphany-2020_1

Putin and his Medieval Worldview Putin' Orthodox worldwiev calls for him to play the leading role in the reenactment of the medieval Kyivan Rus'.

Logboats “sleeping” at the bottom of the river Boyne

Mythical Ireland | Blog | Third logboat spotted by drone in the Boyne river at Drogheda I spotted a third logboat in the river Boyne at Drogheda this morning using my drone. It is positioned near the northern bank of the Boyne some 270m west of the Bridge of Peace.