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1 day ago

Henry V: More Than a Warrior-King - Medievalists.net

Henry V's character was shaped by complex experiences, blending battlefield skill with political ambition during a tumultuous period in England's history.
fromMedievalists.net
1 week ago

The Strange Ritual Before Medieval Duels: Why Opponents Touched - Medievalists.net

The handgrasp ritual before combat among medieval duelists illustrates a surprising attempt to create a final opportunity for peace, even at the brink of violence.
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fromMedievalists.net
1 week ago

New Online Course: William Marshal: 'The Greatest Knight of all the World' - Medievalists.net

William Marshal, a landless knight, became regent of England, showcasing the rise of English elites in the 12th century.
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fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The Trial of Seven in 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' nearly kills Dunk. Here's how he actually dies in the books.

Dunk secures a rare seven-versus-seven Trial of Seven after striking Prince Aerion, aided by Ser Lyonel Baratheon, Prince Baelor, and unexpected champions.
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2 months ago

A fresh retelling of the tale of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight * Oregon ArtsWatch

A contemporary retelling renders Sir Gawain and the Green Knight in modern English, blending skeptical scrutiny of magic with medieval enchantment and antiquarian sonnets.
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fromInverse
2 months ago

Trial Of Seven? Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms Just Invoked An Ancient Tradition

An ancient Andal 'trial of seven'—a seven-on-seven trial by combat—was invoked, replacing one-on-one trials and setting a bloody precedent.
Television
fromEsquire
2 months ago

I Already Love Dunk in 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms shifts Game of Thrones toward comedic, gritty irreverence while introducing endearing protagonist Dunk and deflating pomp and forced seriousness.
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fromEsquire
2 months ago

What Happens to Dunk After 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'?

Ser Duncan the Tall's actions during a minor tournament significantly shape Targaryen history and affect the Blackfyre Rebellion's legacy and its descendants.
History
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

The Battle of Verneuil (1424) - Medievalists.net

The Battle of Verneuil saw English forces confront a Franco-Scottish army in Normandy after Henry V's death, becoming one of the war's bloodiest battles.
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