Members Only 138 – Medieval Magic: Shout at the Devil
Author: Jamie
456 – Law and Order: Durham
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William Rufus’ first year as King had probably not gone down as he hoped. And as Bishop Odo and his co-conspirators boarded their ships and sought sanctuary in Normandy…Rufus could only return to court and count the rest of his problems..
Medieval Magic Sample: We Read the Latin
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Got a jealousy problem and a spare leek? Boy, do we ever have a cure for you.
Members Only 137 – Medieval Magic: We Read The Latin
455 – Odo’s Rebellion: Lord of the Flies
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Word of Rufus’ army, and the destruction of the rebel forces at Tunbridge, had no doubt reached Pevensey and its commander, Robert of Mortain… and I think it’s highly likely that the messengers also reported that the King’s army had turned north, towards Rochester. Bishop Odo’s stronghold.
Members Only 136 – Orderic Clips
454 – Odo’s Rebellion: Worst Easter Ever
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It was Easter of 1088. This was, typically, a time when the most powerful figures of England would gather at Court. But this wasn’t a typical year.
453 – Odo’s Rebellion: The Cold War
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Primogeniture, the practice of handing all wealth and power from father to the eldest son, had done a lot to consolidate power along single family lines. But it created all manner of problems for …well, pretty much everyone else.
Medieval Medicine Sample: Trotula Edition
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We’re joining the Sisterhood of the Travelling Uterus for this one.
Members Only 135 – Medieval Medicine: The Trotula