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Debunking medieval myths and misconceptions in fantasy to learn more about the real Middle Ages (and other stuff I find interesting).

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what-is-a-swordbreaker
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The Swordbreaker | A Dagger to Catch Swords

Timothy R.J. Eveland December 10, 2016 0
A swordbreaker is a dagger or shortsword with deep notches on one side of the...
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  • Medieval Facts
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The Goedendag | A Spear & Club Combination

Timothy R.J. Eveland November 14, 2016 0
Used historically by militia in the Franco-Flemish War of the 14th century, the goedendag is the...
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fantasy-armor-versus-real-armor-debate
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  • Realism in Fantasy

The Perfect Blend of Fantasy and Realism – through a new author’s eyes

Timothy R.J. Eveland October 15, 2016 0
In my niche, a popular argument is circulating. Should fantasy be more realistic? One...
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Why Reading is Better than Playing Video Games

Timothy R.J. Eveland September 7, 2016 2
I heard two people on the street going on about this subject. One said he...
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ran!
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RAN by Akira Kurosawa (1985) is the best siege warfare movie I’ve seen so far.

Timothy R.J. Eveland August 18, 2016 0
This morning I watched Ran (directed and written by Akira Kurosawa) and I must say it...
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how to hold a claymor
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  • Medieval Facts

How NOT to Hold a Longsword, Bastard Sword or any Two-handed Sword

Timothy R.J. Eveland August 8, 2016 4
The plow, the ox, the roof and the fool are real sword stances from...
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bloody grass
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“Our Bloody King” | A Medieval Siege Poem

Timothy R.J. Eveland June 14, 2016 0
This is a poem I kept from one of my many unpublished fantasy stories....
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medieval funny story about a bird
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The Bird of Wellimgale: A Funny Short Story of Daring Adventure

Timothy R.J. Eveland June 2, 2016 0
A wench was wandering down a wynd when a pauper begging for pence stopped her...
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22D-Image Inca Army
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NEW WORLD DEFENDERS 1492: Exploring a Disease Free World

Timothy R.J. Eveland January 4, 2015 0
Timothy RJ Eveland NEW WORLD DEFENDERS 1492 Exploring a Disease Free World This paper...
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