Articles related to "Knighthood"



A History of Knights
Knighthood became a highly professional and social institution until it gradually came to an end in the 15th century with the invention of new military technology.
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Rugby Legend Colin Meads Awarded a Knighthood
Coin Meads, voted New Zealand's rugby player of the century, and already the recipient of the New Zealand Order of Merit, has decided to accept a Knighthood.
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The Templars: a Cursed Knighthood
This legendary brotherhood gave their lives to the Church and its ideals. Surrounded by myths and mystery they were betrayed and murdered.
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Becoming a Knight
The knight was one of the most romanticized figures to emerge from the middle ages. For 600-800 years the knight dominated European military history.
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Youth Swordfighters Learn Values
Boffers are medieval weapons made from PVC and foam. The Order of the Roc teaches medieval values like honor and chivalry with martial skills.
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Chivalry in the Middle Ages
During the Crusades, the customs and traditions surrounding the order of knighthood began to display new and radical changes.
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The Ideals of Chivalry and Courtly Love
Although the Arthurian legends portray an idealized view of chivalry and courtly love, the historical record shows that the transition to these ideals was a slow process.
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The Stars and Stripes flies in London on Thanksgiving Day
England's famed red-coated Chelsea Pensioners break with centuries old tradition on Thanksgiving Day to hoist the Stars and Stripes over the hallowed portals of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. The Travelsleuth looks at this imposing London landmark and suggests nearby accommodation for the discerning London visitor and a pint at a 500 year old riverside pub.
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Travelsleuth's Diary: November Highlights
The Travelsleuth's monthly listing of Royal, social, cultural and sporting events in London and the Shires of England; Festivals, Fairs, Exhibitions, Auctions.<B>Last updated 2 November.</B>
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Penguins Fly Underwater, Penguins Parade at Zoo
Penguins are well adapted to their life at sea.
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Alexander Mackenzie: Canadian PM 1873 to 1878
Humble beginnings and lesser formal education did not stop Alexander Mackenzie from reaching the top post as the country's Prime Minister after Sir John A. Macdonald.
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The Titles of Nobility Act
Most people do not realize that the well-known thirteenth amendment - that which ended slavery in America - was not the first "Thirteenth" amendment proposed.
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Scoop for the Week of Dec. 24th
Death threats, bribes and human feasts. It can only mean one thing: Time for this week's Celebrity Scoop!
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Two Down, And Then There Was None
Champions of Europe.
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Caravaggio's Criminal History
Caravaggio is considered one of the greatest and most influential artists in history, but his genius had an extremely dark side.
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Carew Castle and Rhys ap Thomas
Rhys ap Thomas was a very influential owner in Carew's history and in the history of Wales
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New Toys in the Toybox
Tools for interactive fiction and LARP creation
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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Author
Brief biography of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, best known for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes and Mr. Watson, Holmes's friend.
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The British Order of Battle and their Senior Commanders
A straightforward listing of Regiments by Division, with short biographical notes on senior commanders. It is hoped this article will be helpful in following the course of the campaign.

Knights
What exactly was a knight? How were they trained? What did they do? This article deals with these topics.
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Michael Caine
A brief biog of the British actor
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Movie Review: "Dragonheart A New Beginning"
This week I review the movie "Dragonheart A New Beginning."

Richard Attenborough
A review of the British actor and director's career
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Biography of Domenico Scarlatti
Life and works of Domenico Scarlatti, Italian Baroque composer, one of the greatest harpsichordists of all-time.
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Book Review – A Knight's Temptation
An impetuous young man trying to become a knight and redeem himself from past mistakes comes face to face with his first mistake: Lady Leona.
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Francis Bacon Becomes a Knight
The life, times and personal triumphs of one of the world's most brilliant philosophers and statesmen.
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Great Elton John Songs for the IPod
A review and listing of great songs from Elton John that are not as well known as his many hits.
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The Empire and the Poets
Rudyard Kipling wrote poems and stories in praise of the British Empire and ridiculing native Indians. Rabindranath Tagore detested the empire. Both won the Nobel Prize.
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The Order of Bath
Like most European nations, Great Britain maintains a number of Knightly Orders that it bestows upon those who have rendered great service to the country.
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Titles for North Indian Musicians
Leading musicians of a gharana are occasionally awarded or assume honorific titles such as ustâd or pandit (i.e Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, Pandit Ravi Shankar).
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Classic Authors: E.M. Forster
A brief biography of British author, E.M. Forster
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Glimmer Gossip (Feb. 2000)
This month's Stones news
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Latest Sci-Fi TV News
A news update for the universe of Sci-Fi TV.
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Military History for the Wargamer III
Continuing the military history resource collection on Suite101's Wargaming pages. This time a look at the American Civil War and the Hundred Years War.,Continuing the military history resource collection on Suite101's Wargaming pages. This time a look at the American Civil War and the Hundred Years War.
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New British Poetry: 17 A Voice from the Vale
Reviews THE VALE OF TODMORDEN, the newest collection by internationally-recognized author Herbert Lomas
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Sir Peter Mansfield - MRI Innovator
Sir Peter Mansfield is a world-renowned physicist whose pioneerin work in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) gained him a shared 2003 Nobel Prize in Medicine.
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Sir Roger Hollis. (1905-1973) Director of MI5.
Sir Roger Hollis, Head of MI5 during the cold war years, was he a double agent?
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The Magnificent Five
A brief outline of the Cambridge spies, Philby, Burgess, Maclean, Blunt and Cairncross who gave secrets to the Soviet Union. I plan to write a complete bio on each of the five for later debate.
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Architect Critic Nikolaus Pevsner
Sir Nikolaus Pevsner was one of the great architectural critics of the twentieth century, a leader in his field who revolutionised ideas of building design.
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Book Review of The Folklore of Discworld
Author Sir Terry Pratchett and leading British folklorist Jacqueline Simpson explore the influence of folklore on the characters, events and history of the Discworld.
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British and Irish Lions Legends – Ireland
With Paul O'Connell's announcement as the 2009 Lions captain, Irishmen have now skippered the British Lions on 10 occasions. Here are some of the great Irish Lions.
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British Nobility Titles
British titles of nobility have been a part of Great Britain's history and tradition for centuries. What exactly do those titles mean?
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Carboniferous History of Nova Scotia
The history of Canada goes back to Nova Scotia as a tropical land, lush with greenery, animals and bug life. Hundreds of millions of years later, fossils tell the story.
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Childhood's End: Sir Arthur Clarke
When Sir Arthur Clarke died this year at the age of ninety, it marked the passing away of one of the 20th century's most brilliant scientific minds.
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Dancing On Ice Final - ITV1
The 20-year-old X Factor finalist may be contemplating a career change after yet more perfect scores and sublime skating led to his well-deserved victory.
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Henry Solomon Wellcome
Wellcome is a fascinating 19th/20th century scientist whose early inventions include invisible ink and travelling medical chests.
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John Singer Sargent
Short biography of the American expatriate known for his career as a portraitist and for his notorious painting Madame X.
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Knights Templar
The Knights Templar were originally a small group of warriors sworn to defend pilgrims and the Holy places of Christendom in the Holy Land.
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Major General Isaac Brock
Major General Isaac Brock, who led the British to early victories during the War of 1812, is one of the best known military officers in Canadian history.
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Monarchy in the UK
The Queen is entering the twilight of her reign. Are the British public still loyal to the Royal Family, or is the British republican movement a threat to the Monarchy?
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