Category: Miscellany
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The Crusades (Videos)
This three part series is hosted by Dr Thomas Asbridge. Episode one details the origin of the crusades and tracks the journey of the first crusaders as they attempt to recapture Jerusalem. Episode two covers the epic clash between Britain’s Richard the Lionheart, and the legendary sultan Saladin, unifier of Islam. The final episode concludes…
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The Merovingians (Video)
This video by Ryan M. Reeves (PhD Cambridge), Associate Professor of Historical Theology at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, briefly outlines the rise of the Merovingians, from Pepin the Short and Charles Martel until Charlemagne’s Carolingian Rennaissance. Channel: Ryan Reeves Run Time: 29:51
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Lost World of the Maya (Video)
This video is a National Geographic documentary about ‘pre-classic’ Mayan civilisation and the 800-900s AD collapse. Fair warning for non-subscribers — this is packed with ads! Channel: National Geographic Run Time: 44.24
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Prions — What Are They? (Video)
This video gives a brief description of prions and explains why they can sometimes cause disease. Creator: Hussain Biology Run Time: 5.21
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Something Is Killing Me: FFS
Fatal Familial Insomnia is a rare genetic condition which, as the name suggests, is invariably fatal. This documentary interviews three families who are afflicted with FFS, and documents the efforts which are underway in the search for a cure. Run Time: 42:18
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Philip Gourevitch Interview (Conversations With History)
Harry Kreisler interviews Philip Gourevitch, author of ‘We Wish To Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed With Our Families’, on Writing, Reporting, and the Rwandan Genocide. Run Time: 59:29
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The Middle Ages in 3 1/2 Minutes
A cute little Medieval History video
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History Time: 1000AD -A Tour of Europe
Medieval History Documentary
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Recipe Roulette
I came across an awesome website while looking for recipes. It’s called Recipe Roulette.
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Read in 2020
Virus: Day of Resurrection by Sakyo Komatsu * * * * ½ The Complete Maus by Art Spiegelman * * * * ½ The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert * * * * On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King * * * * ½ Station Eleven by Emily…
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My New Haircut
Just my luck that the bloody weather cooled back down after I had this done.
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Medieval Europe Recommended Reading
My reading list for ‘Medieval Europe: Crusades to the Black Death’. There is no way in hell I’ll be able to read all that before classes start in March! I’m going to have to prioritise those which look the most useful.
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Yasmine at CFS Cadet Training
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microprompt 848: slug
I was having a hard time deciding on a post for today, and my response to the twitter tag #microprompt was slightly too long for a tweet, so I just posted it here, instead. I’ll take a screenshot to post on twitter.
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Silhouette Designs
Saw a design that says: I’m dreaming of a white Christmas, but if the white runs out I’ll drink the red See this and other Xmas designs for cheap at: https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-shape/105970
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Xmas Playlist
My Xmas playlist on YouTube. I hope you enjoy the music and that you have a safe and happy holiday.
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Antique Clipart
I came across this website that offers free public domain vintage clipart and thought I would share. It’s worth checking out, as many of the images are absolutely beautiful. In fact, I selected one to use as my new blog icon. http://antiqueclipart.com/
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Phar Lap In The Melbourne Museum by Peter Porter
Unfortunately, this poem is more recent than I had realised and is still under copyright. However, it can be read at the Australian Poetry Library, where you can also download it for a small (around $2) fee. I highly recommend taking the time to read it. It is an excellent piece.
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Come to Australia
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Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year
This is the first time I have ever attempted to draw anything beyond stick figures and smiley faces, plus this was drawn with a mouse on a computer, so I had rather less control than a pencil in my hand. I know it is bad but I hope to get better with practice, so please…
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Photo With Santa
I could not find my photo of Butterfly’s first Christmas, so here is a photo taken of myself (standing) with my siblings.
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Merry Christmas
Created with clker and paint.net.
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Yasmine November 2015
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Avoiding Arrest With Magic
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Suicide Season
Originally posted on The Renegade Press: ‘Ignoring your passion is slow suicide. Never ignore what your heart pumps for.’ Kevin Claiborne Let’s play a game of Russian Roulette. You and I are seated at a table in a smoke filled room; there’s an old six shooter positioned perfectly between us with a single round floating…
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Books I’ve Read in February, March, April, May, June & July 2014
There is nothing to list here at this time. Please check back later!
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Scams
The Office of Fair Trading describes SCAMS as: Scheming Crafty Aggressive Malicious Their advice is that “If it looks too good to be true it probably is!” Related articles Don’t Know The Number? Don’t Return The Call – It’s A Scam, Better Business Bureau Warns Travel Club Scammer Sentenced To 7 Years Behind Bars The…
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The Scratch
The need came on suddenly. I tried to ignore it but my body was acting before I new it. I closed my eyes in order to savor the intense sensations. A pleasant feeling spread through my body as my hand moved faster and faster. The pleasure reached a crescendo, causing my knees to weaken and…
Rafferty's Rules is Closing Down 