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Sir Lancelot the Handsome
Meet the brave Sir Lancelot. Find out about his love affair with Queen Guinevere and see just how close he came to finding the Holy Grail...
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The True History of King Arthur
The true story behind the legends is coming to light from new anthropological and archaeological evidence.
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In Most of Arthurian Lore, Women Get a Bad Rap
The Arthurian stories, beginning the Middle Ages, blamed women for most of the problems.
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Sir Galahad the Pure
Join Sir Galahad on his quest for the Holy Grail and his wish for heavenly peace.
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The Queen of the Courts of Love: Eleanor of Aquitaine
A look at the Courts of Love presided over by Eleanor of Aquitaine and her daughter, Marie Countess of Champagne
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Knights at the Opera, Part 2 - Arthurian Knights
Let’s see how the legends of King Arthur have been interpreted on the opera stage in three different centuries: the 17th, the 19th, and the 20th.
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Camelot Themed Garden Plants
These perennials, annuals and other plants will add a chivalrous feel to your garden as you celebrate the myth of the Knights of the Round Table.
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Teaching Tennyson Part I
Alfred, Lord Tennyson, poet laureate of England for over thirty years was a favorite of the Queen of England and has remained a favorite in well-educated circles for 150 years. Unlock some of the richness of his works for your students with a little help from internet resources that tie in Victorian history with Tennyson's works.
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The Lady of Shalott by Alfred Lord Tennyson
The story of the Lady of Shalott in her tower, and her eventual death upon Sir Lancelot's entrance into her life, is one of Tennyson's most exquisite and popular works.
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Dragon Slayers' Academy
Do you love stories of dragons and knights? Do you dream of visiting King Arthur’s Camelot? Are you 7 to 10 years old? If so, this book series is for you.
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King Arthur on Film
The tales of King Arthur, the knights of the round table, and their quest for the Holy Grail have enchanted cinema goers for generations.
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Camelot 3000
King Arthur and his knights of the round table enter the 31st century to battle a savage alien race in this DC Comics adventure.
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Knight of the Sacred Lake Book Review
This sequel to Guenevere has a solid love story, smattered with plot. Those looking for as deep of a story as found in the first installment will be disappointed.
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Lord Tennyson's Idylls of the King
Based on Sir Thomas Malory's 15th century Morte d'Arthur, Victorian Poet Laureate Alfred, Lord Tennyson fleshes out the characters of Arthur, his knights, and Guinevere.
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English Landscape Gardens in the 1700s: The History of English Garden Design from Classical to Natural Style
The English landscape gardens of the eighteenth century are probably the country's greatest contribution to the visual arts.
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King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table
Visit the Age of Chivalry and have a peek into the Legends of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.
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Taglines
What makes a good tagline? Find a hook and create a tag!
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King Arthur - part 2
More on the once and future legendary king of the Britons!
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Humor in Advertising
Although funny direct mail advertising is difficult to write, if accomplished, it can evoke an emotional response - the goal of all advertising.
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Burghley House in England
Burghley House, located in the central part of England, is without a doubt one of the most magnificent examples of Elizabethan architecture that exists today.
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Merlin BBC Series One – Preview
The BBC is conjuring the legend of Merlin, big-name actors and lavish screen effects in an effort to have family audiences spellbound this autumn.
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The Famous English Historical Estate, Chatsworth
Chatsworth, the home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, is one of the best loved and most beautiful country houses in all of England.
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Ambiguity in The Lady of Shalott
The Lady of Shalott is most easily appreciated as a beautiful poem about art. However, there are other aspects which reveal complexity underneath its smooth rhyme.
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Centuries of British Literature: A Selective Survey
A quick survey of british literature culminating with the novel.
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King Arthur
Meet the once and future legendary king of the Britons!
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Where was Camelot?
Explore the connections between Camelot and a hill-fort 12 miles from Glastonbury.
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Another Take on the Romance of Guinevere
A book review of Dawnflight, another historical fiction novel dealing with one of the greatest romances of all time.
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Mmmm...Spam(alot)
The Tony Award Best Musical makes the trek to the Great White North for the first time, opening officially at the Canon Theatre in Toronto.
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10 Best Ever! Fun Historical Fact Books for Kids
Originally published in 1998, these fun books for kids offer bizarre facts, quirky characters and a creative format sure to appeal to primary school aged readers.
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The Arthurian saga: fairy tale, folktale, mystery, morality play
King Arthur tale appeals to many people because it has elements of a fairy tale, a folktale, a historical mystery, and a morality play--all in one sweeping saga.
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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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Monty Python--New on DVD!
Coconuts for a horse, the knights of NI, and a not quite dead guy. What more can we say?
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Unique Baby Boy Names from Shakespeare
Shakespearean names make great unique baby boy names. Shakespeare plays have characters with very unique names and can provide great ideas for parents naming a baby boy.
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The Kiss
Movies visually teach us all about kissing: how, when, who, where, why. They also teach us a little bit verbally about kisses and kissing.
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History of Ireland in the Winter Olympics
Ireland's brief history in the Winter Olympics began in 1992 and athletes have only missed the 1994 Games since. There will be an Irish presence in Whistler 2010.
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Love and War
This is an extensive look at the romance between Anakin and Amidala in Attack of the Clones, as well as the courtly tradition it reflects. The Month of Love continues here at the Star Wars suite, for in Episode Two, love is the supreme ordeal.
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Shrek 3 casting news
Justin Timberlake, Amy Sedaris, Maya Rudolph, Amy Poehler, Cheri Oteri, and Eric Idle are some of the names added to Shrek 3's cast list.
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Feste in Twelfth Night
Feste in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, is an fascinating character: a fool who seems to know more than most of the people around him.
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Gardens in England
Gardens in England have been around for centuries. The Romans probably made the first formal gardens in England, but later elaborate gardens were made and still evolve.
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Sir Tristan
Join Sir Tristan on his quest for the Holy Grail.
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UK Winchester – The Original Capital of England
Winchester was chosen by Alfred the Great to be England's capital and here, in the 9th-century (871) he was crowned. It remained the capital for several centuries.
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Alnwick Garden, a Northumbrian Showpiece
With its water sculptures, fountains and huge treehouse, there is beauty, fun and wonder for everyone. Not to mention a visit to a locked garden full of poisonous plants.
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Banker by Dick Francis
The comments in Jessica Mann's introduction to Margery Allingham's Traitor's Purse could be applied equally to Dick Francis' fine -- if flawed 1982 novel, Banker.
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Granny Ross
It's hard to imagine what life was like for early settlers to Canada. Early pioneer, Marie Henriette Ross, faced daily challenges. In addition, she blazed a trail in the world of science, inspiring future generations.
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Great Knight Gift Ideas for Boys and Girls
Give children who love dressing up like knights gifts that promote creative role-playing and imaginative medieval adventures, like costumes, accessories, and play areas
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GREED --- the emotion, not the TV show . . .
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Group Halloween Costumes
Searching for the perfect costumes for a group of friends? The following group Halloween costume ideas will make an impression and garner loads of loot!
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Island in the middle
The island in the middle of Wellington, its stories and past.
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King Arthur & Sir Gawain Comparison Lesson
Students compare the romance stories of Le Morte d'Arthur and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight in small groups in five creative activities.
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Literary Gifts
Put together a unique gift for your favorite book-lover. Stash snacks, favorite reads and bookish accessories which are sure to be a hit to any enthusiastic reader!
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