A&S summary: 2nd quarter 2008

This quarter’s list isn’t as long as ones past, but hey, at least it exists.  In Spring 2008, I: Researched and constructed a Roman woman’s costume: Corinthian tunica, palla, and vittae Researched and began reproduction of 12thc brocaded tabletwoven bands Researched and tested tapestry-woven embellishment (clavi) for eventual Coptic tunic Attended Kingdom A&S; asked questions about stained-glass design and authority to approve; participated in Embroiderer’s Guild Salon Finished reading “Eleanor of Aquitaine and the Four Kings” Began reading “Magdalena and Balthesar: An Intimate Portrait of Life in 16thc Europe Revealed in the letters of a Nuremberg Husband and Wife” Commissioned … Continue reading A&S summary: 2nd quarter 2008

The Arab Conquests

I'm having fits with TypePad – they're doing upgrades, and I never seem to find a good time to upload pictures.  While I struggle with that, check out In Our Time's current podcast download: The Arab Conquests. Melvyn Bragg discusses the mighty Arab conquests of the 7th century with his guests Hugh Kennedy, Professor of Arabic at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London; Amira Bennison, Senior Lecturer in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at the University of Cambridge; and Robert Hoyland, Professor in Arabic and Middle East Studies at the University of St Andrews. Continue reading The Arab Conquests