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Could North American society be drifting into a dark age? Jane Jacobs provides criticism and insight into this possibility.

This book is given as an introductory course to the hobby of historical wargaming in the period from the dawn of recorded history to the beginnings of the Renaissance.

One of many groups of Germanic tribes who existed in the power vacuum of Dark-Age Europe, the Franks soon rose above the rest once united by Clovis.1,2,3

Knights & Castles is a fascinating book that teaches children about what life was like in the Middle Ages.

Some of the most important work carried on during the Dark Ages was done by humble monks copying ancient manuscripts in cold, dark monasteries.

Medieval law tried bug swarms and entire classes of animals in serious church courts they failed to attend, before sentencing them to biblical curses that failed to work.

Approaching the height of its power, Sumer was a confederacy (loose union) of city-states, often with one dominating at a given period of time until the rise of Akkad.

Astronomers have found new galaxies that are the most distant known in the Universe.

The idea of the Middle Ages as a Dark Age is popular today. But it all began somewhere, with a 14th century Italian poet named Petrarch.

Although songs and writings depicted romantic stories surrounding castles, actually, greed and desire for power fueled the Crusades and a quest for more wealth.

The victims of the disease have been labeled "vampires." This condition has affected all sorts of people including Mary Queen of Scots and George III.

Another week of articles about Medieval History in the news.

The results of recent excavations at Tintagel suggest that its legendary links to King Arthur may have some basis in fact.

This is not the first sword and sorcery mmorpg , but it is the first to be based on the works of a specific author and a film that has a cult following.

It looks like a strange rock-like hill looming out from the water's edge on the River Clyde but Dumbarton Castle was the ancient royal seat of the kingdom of Strathclyde.

King Alfred the Great is the only monarch in British history to be called "The Great". During the Dark Age of Britain he would be a great warrior, leader, and statesman.

Chaucer's Clerk herein tells his story of mediaeval mayhem and madness, where the veil between life and death is parted, where love is lost, but hope is born.

British eccentricity reaches a zenith in Helston on the Lizard Peninsula in southwest England. That's where, on or about May 8, the Furry Dance is held. Strange, but fun.

A Viking raid caused terror in medieval communities. The sea-faring warriors used a range of terrifying weapons and fear was an essential part of their arsenal.

A great knowledge of the ways of the sea was passed down by word of mouth from generation to generation of Vikings. And, perhaps they had some technologies now lost.

Why are toads associated with witches and wizards in children’s fairy tales and stories?

The city state of ancient Sparta was a martial culture the likes the world has rarely seen.

Cats have made the journey from wild felines to beloved domestic pets, and have been both worshipped and reviled at various times along the way.

'Charlemagne, The Formation of a European Identity' is a major new study of the rule of Charlemagne, using both contemporary and secondary sources.

The Renaissance has been a crucial period of change and upheaval. Some previous medieval ways of thinking was eschewed and the focus was on humanity's achievements.

A humorous, cynical, and occasionally poignant look at the culture of hospitality and its effects on civilization throughout the ages.

An introduction to the chaotic period of five dynasties and ten principalities throuh which China suffered between 907-960. Was this period really the Dark Ages?

The north-central plains of Sri Lanka house fascinating vestiges of an ancient Buddhist civilization

Finding a history essay topic can be difficult, and finding one for the Middle Ages can be even harder. Here are a few topic suggestions to get the essay started.

Bebo Norman announces the September 19 release of his 5th studio album, “ Between the Dreaming and the Coming True,” on Essential Records, co-produced with Jason Ingram.

A review of A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter Miller, written by guest author Jennifer Yap

The Merritt is one of the country's oldest parkways. The trees, architectural design, and sure simplicity through the scenic countryside, offers an escape from urban life

Once this Aboriginal drug was also Aboriginal money. Pituri was the centre of Aboriginal national and international trade before European invasion.

As the Dark Ages swept across Europe, the use of medicinal plants and fragrant oils fell under the shackles of the Church. But in the East, aromatherapy survived.

Consider that self denial, superhuman willpower, and hard to sustain dietary and exercise routines should be a practice of past generations.

On November 30th, crowds will flock to the town of St Andrews in Scotland to celebrate one of the top Scottish festivals. 2009 celebrations could be the biggest ever.

Columbanus blazed a trail across Europe for Irish Missionaries to follow in bringing back light into the Dark Ages following the Fall of the Roman Empire

Delirious?’s Martin Smith and Stu G carry the mission bell to Rwanda to find a population shattered by genocide. Yet they discover people who find all hope in God.

In this version of Dracula, Francis Ford Coppola, Gary Oldman and Winona Ryder put a medieval spin on a 19th century ghost story.

This was one of the greatest of the Germanic Pagan festivals, later becoming associated with St. Walpurga. This is the root of some modern Christian traditions.

From St. Benedict who founded his monastic rule to Desiderius who rebuilt with artistic and literary foresight, Monte Cassino itself has been a symbol of Catholic values.

With the 2008 election looming, three Republican candidates said they do not believe in evolution. A recent Gallup poll suggests that most of the GOP faithful agree.

Theories abound for the lack of European documentary evidence for the Supernova of 1054. But are any of them true?

In 787, King Offa of Mercia ordered one of the largest construction projects in the History of Britain. Pieces of Offa's Dyke can still me seen today.

Monks who copied Bibles and other classical literature during the Dark Ages may have died of mercury poisoning. Colorful inks from various mineral pigments were used.

Early training and socialization can literally save a puppy's life.

An in-depth review of the 28mm English Civil War Miniatures produced by Renegade Miniatures.

Sutton Hoo, near Woodbridge and only an hour or so from London is the site of mysterious low mounds, , traces of the prestigious 7th c Saxon ship burial of King Raedwald

According to the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, 450 million people worldwide suffer from a mental illness. For many, a part of that suffering is shame.

Brian Bates' book "The Way of Wyrd" tells of the remarkable adventures of an Anglo-Saxon Shaman in the Mysterious world of Ancient England.