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Born in the Wrong Century
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| A hello and a request for advice |
[04 Jul 2006|11:01pm] |
So. Up until just recently, I had my life all planned out. I was going to Marine Corps Officer Candidate School this summer, then after I graduate college in May, continue on with the Corps from there. Well, 3 weeks into OCS, I was absolutely miserable, hated everything I was doing, and no longer wanted to be an officer in the Corps. So my plans have completely changed, and I have NO idea what I am going to do with myself upon graduation next spring.
How, you ask, does this pertain to this community?
You see, I am a history and creative writing double major, and all my history courses have focused on medieval Europe or thereabouts. So I was wondering if any of you fine ladies and gentlemen had some advice as to potential career paths dealing with my area of interest. I love Ren Faires, and have thought about trying to get a job there, but that is only a part of the year, and I don't know if my acting skills are up to par. What other jobs besides actors are at a Ren Faire? I know there must be many others. I'd also love to do medieval re-enactments, but have no idea whether that is a plausible job or not. I've even considered moving to Europe to seek a job at a castle or something like that. Medieval history jobs seem to be rather few and far between here in the States, for some odd reason. :) But does anyone have any advice? How can I put my knowledge to work?
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[26 Apr 2006|09:08am] |
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Has anyone read the books by R Garcia y Robertson called the Knight Errant trilogy? I read the first one and have just finished the second LADY ROBIN. Some of Robin's thoughts about the way people in the Middle Ages did things are very funny. Does he plan on writing anymore books? With the way history turns out I highly doubt that she is going to stay with Edward.
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[16 Jan 2006|08:44pm] |
Greetings!
I had borrowed a book from my local public library called
The Burning Times: A Noved of Medieval France
-Jeanne Kalogridis
It was fanstastic. There were alot of words in there that I didn't understand but using my awesome ability at finding context clues, I figured it out.XD It's a rather large book, but I took most of my free time to read it. Quite a page-turner. Some of the scenes were so descriptive it made me squirm in my seat. There's another book I borrowed, that just gave some history over the High Middle Ages. But I don't believe I'll have much time to read it since I have to start reading Lord of the Flies for school. But Lord of the Flies seems rather thin and compact, I'm sure I could read that in about a day. Could anyone give me more information about S.C.A.? I've only recently been doing research on it. I'm going to my first meeting on Tuesday hopefully. What exactly should I do at a first meeting?
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[10 Jan 2006|02:29pm] |
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I have just joined this community and I think it's fabulous. I've always though that I was born in the wrong century ever since I went to my first Ren. Fest when I was around the age of 5. I love all things mid-evil and in the dark ages. I also love everything from the Early-High Middle Ages. The art, the literature, the music, the simplicity, just everything. If anyone has any reccomendations of good reading material pertaining to Medieval/Middle Ages, please give me some titles and authors. Thank you so much.
Anybody know where I could find some Medieval Art online?
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| Greetings! |
[06 Jan 2006|07:54pm] |
I just joined. I am a lover of things Dark, Medieval, and Renaiss-ed. Really, truth be told, I am a lover of all things Aristotle, and my study of philosophy takes me through all ages of European history wherein Aristotle is brought back into the fore and pushed back down again depending on the power of contemporary thought etc...
Religious philosophy, too, engages my imagination, though on a purely intellectual level. I am always happy to make new friends and talk books or thinkers or religion or philosophy or drama or whatever fun things are happening around here. This looks like an interesting community!
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| Fiction recommendations? |
[06 Jan 2006|04:38pm] |
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I was wondering what good fiction you all know of that takes place during medieval/renaissance times. I'm freshly graduated from college, am looking for some well-written fluff that is non-taxing but compelling, and have recently become interested in this particular time period. I'm open to anything, including young adult fiction(I loved Quest for a Maid).
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| Corvus Corax at the PA Ren Faire |
[01 Sep 2005|02:08pm] |
hello all!
that's correct, the german neo-medieval band Corvus Corax will be performing, for the first time ever in the United States at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (http://www.parenfaire.com) in October (the weekend of the 14th & the 22nd!) i know this is a bit early, but i just wanted to give everyone a heads up! if anyone in the pennsylvania area is interested in medieval/german music, i encourage you to check them out!! you will not be disappointed ;) besides, the PA Ren. Faire is one of the best in the area (i've been attending for about 18 years!) also, the "Best Of" Corvus Corax, their first US release, is still available through amazon.com and isotank (http://www2.mailordercentral.com/isotank) if your not familiar with the band, this cd is a great introduction to their music!! also, to learn more about the band online, check out their homepage (http://www.corvuscorax.de) (in german) or my english language Corvus Corax site(http://www.geocities.com/estuans_intrinsecus)
Cheers!
-emily
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| Grand Medieval Historian Competition |
[08 Jun 2005|11:53pm] |
I've posted here before, but I just wanted to post about a brand new contest my site is hosting. You can win some cash and prizes by entering medieval articles and become the site's first Grand Medieval Historian.
If you're interested, you can find more information at the URL below:
http://www.shadowedrealm.com/contests/
Thanks.
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| newbie ...... |
[05 Apr 2005|11:37pm] |
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Hi everybody new to this livejournal community . I do medeival re-enacting on my weekends off so if anybody is interested in doing that they can livejournal me. I do cooking and most of the crafts that a woman would have done back then. I am also learning how to make my own mead and such. Just dropping a line and saying hi!
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| looking... |
[29 Mar 2005|03:47pm] |
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for groups in Ontario Canada who are in to reenactment and Living History. anyone know of any? where i can find such groups?
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| Right place, Wrong time.. |
[20 Mar 2005|11:27pm] |
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It's too easy to get down and out as time passes. When you start including things from previous time periods and cultures into your life, you just get crazier as time goes on.
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| Taaa-da! |
[05 Mar 2005|09:28pm] |
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I, Arachthar, one who is boastful and a palmer have joined this forum! Anyway, for those of you in the mountain regions of the American west, I give you: Sommersville Manor. Its where I will be working (grrr, stupid boss didn't pick me up for opening meeting) as a knight, entertainer, and friendly tax collector. If any of you know the past owner Steve Simmons, or his whereabouts I'd be indepted. If you want to know more, post below.
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| Lament of the Crescent Moon RPG |
[13 Feb 2005|01:57pm] |
Greetings all,
I do not know how many here are into online Role playing games. ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) al_aaraaf and I have designed this new role playing game called Lament of the Crescent Moon. It is set in the year 1503 in Spain. al_aaraaf plays a Muslim alchemist who runs an underground network in Spain. I play his apprentice and a Catholic Spanish knight. If you are interested in playing please comment or contact myself at chevalierdulac@yahoo.com. Click on the banner below to see the community page on Greatest Journal.
( mas? )
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| Knights of Magdalen |
[09 Jan 2005|11:41am] |
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Greetings to you all:
A new Fraternal Order devoted to the Five Holy Obligations of Chivalry, in support of the defence of Women and the Divine Feminine, is being founded.
( Knights of Magdalen, SFM )
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| Intro |
[07 Nov 2004|10:12pm] |
I also just discovered this lj community, and I figured I'd introduce myself. My name is Rich and I'm going to grad school in Illinois. I've always been really interested in the Middle Ages/medieval period.
http://www.shadowedrealm.com/
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[20 Oct 2004|07:16pm] |
Hi everyone! I just discovered this LJ community and thought it sounded really cool and decided to join it. Here is a quick bio about myself: My name is Kristen. I am 20 years old and go to college in Boston. I am interested in medieval culture, and of course anything else that has to do with the middle ages.
Just a quick question for all of you. I too am thinking about getting a tattoo, but I can't really find one that I like. I am thinking along the lines of a celtic or tribal tattoo, but if it celtic I want it to be a zoomorph (animal tattoo). Does anyone know of some good web sites that I can look on to see some awsome celtic tattoos?
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| question... |
[03 Oct 2004|05:37pm] |
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I don't really know who to ask about this, but I thought I'd ask it here.
I know that in renaissance France and the beginning of the "age of reason" in France (like mid 1600's) and possibly earlier/later, it was common practice to tattoo outlaws with a fleur de lis on their shoulders.
My question is, where on the shoulders did this go?
I am a tattoo person... I have 3 and another in the making, and for a long time I have thought it would be awesome to get a tattoo on my shoulder. I don't know if this means the upper arm, the front of the shoulder, or more of the shoulder-blade area.
Anyone know??
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[27 Sep 2004|08:24am] |
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I am a knight - a Sarmatian knight.
I know the dark ages, I have to admit.
Want to have me in here?
I can tell you stories - farytales.
Want to hear them?
The Sarmatian Knight.
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