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fromMedievalists.net
1 day ago

The 5 Most Common Jobs in a Medieval City - Medievalists.net

Farming, carpentry, butchery, shoemaking, and Church-related work were the most common jobs in late medieval Montpellier.
Remodel
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

15 Design-Forward DIY Tools Worth Upgrading to This Year

DIY has evolved into a significant cultural force, with the global market nearing a trillion dollars, driven primarily by cost-saving motivations.
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fromMedievalists.net
3 weeks ago

New Medieval Books: Basics of Bloomery Iron Smelting - Medievalists.net

This manuscript is intended to fill the gap between 'the doer and the thinker', and so should be expected to be an overview, especially as applies to the fine details of current archaeology.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

My rookie era: After my panic attacks, woodworking became the one good thing I could count on

Woodworking provided therapeutic relief from panic attacks and trauma, requiring acceptance of challenges, mistakes, and expert guidance over idealized expectations.
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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

This $56 Machete Multitool Borrows Its Best Idea From WWII Survival Gear - Yanko Design

The Delacour Multi-Use Axe Machete offers a more affordable alternative to the classic Woodman's Pal, using stainless steel instead of high-carbon spring steel while maintaining the same proven multi-tool design geometry.
fromSitePoint Forums | Web Development & Design Community
2 months ago

Looking for feedback on a Roblox game calculator with Smart Optimizer feature (ForgeCalc)

Hi everyone, I'm a solo developer who recently built a fan-made tool for the Roblox game https://www.forgeore.com The main goal of the site is to help players: Calculate forging probabilities based on different ore combinations Automatically find optimal ore recipes using a Smart Optimizer (this is the unique part) Browse a complete database of all 88 in-game ores with stats Share their builds via URL links for easy discussion in Discord/forums
UX design
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Diablo Meets Stardew Valley In This Neat Life Sim Action-RPG

Emberville blends farming-sim town rebuilding with action-RPG dungeon crawling, featuring notable voice talent, dynamic combat, bosses, and an inheritable skill tree.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

A Millennia-Long Fascination With Armor

The Worcester Art Museum's reopened armor galleries present global armor traditions, challenging medieval European romanticism and showcasing one of the nation's largest arms-and-armor collections.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I don't like organised fun, but Dungeons and Dragons is my shining nerdy light amid the darkness | Patrick Lenton

I wish this was a one-off blip in my regimented friendship schedule, but all through 2025 I played the world's slowest game of message tennis. I'd invite a pal for dinner, only for the world to turn, the seasons pass, grey hairs gather at my temples, before a date was finally locked in. This sentiment seems to be common among my circle.
Relationships
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Making things that make things

The advertising industry has always been in the business of making things, such as the OOH billboard, the 30-second spot, the snappy social post, the standard website: final, finite assets polished and pushed into the world. Agencies were paid, often by the hour, for producing final versions of these things and then moved on to the next project. Even with generative AI entering the picture, much of the conversation remains focused on making those same things faster or cheaper.
Marketing
Board games
fromBoard Game Quest
2 months ago

Fantasy Realms: Greek Legends Review

Fantasy Realms: Greek Legends is a fast, tactical 2–6-player card game with new artwork, a larger deck, afterlife mechanic, and strategic hand-optimization in 10–20 minutes.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

This $50 tool essentially gives you another pair of hands to work with

These unassuming pliers replaced my multitool for a fraction of the cost But sometimes there's a tool that completely changes the way you work, and you wonder why it took you so long to get one. This is how I feel about my Stanley Maxsteel MultiAngle Base Vise . It's an invaluable tool that goes a long way for me in the workshop.
Gadgets
Board games
fromBoard Game Quest
2 months ago

Crowdfunding Campaigns of the Week - 2/2/26

A weekly roundup of crowdfunding board game campaigns, community invites to BGQ Discord and Facebook, plus games ranging from solo adventures to deluxe editions.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
2 months ago

Analysis Nordlingen bronze sword shines spotlight on Bronze Age craftsmanship

A 3,400-year-old Nordlingen bronze sword shows exceptional Bronze Age metallurgy, precise tang-and-rivet construction, and copper-wire inlay revealing advanced metalworking skill.
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