days of yore

                                                                     

 

Ah the Days of Yore. This section is dedicated to our history, some of it well documented. Other parts however tend to be sketchy at best. But we keep at it, poking and prodding, till we uncover something, and that something leads us yet a step closer to the truth. Tis what makes us who we are, our want and desire to seek out what we do not know, to uncover the truth if it is there to be found. Indeed, it has been written, "The truth--a thing slightly different for everyone--must be the rock that the castle of knowledge and achievement is built upon."

I intend to simply tap the surface in these readings, but shall follow up with how you can get more information on each subject at hand. Be that on the internet, books, movies, etc. This by no means a complete source of information, but if I've done my job right I've at least sparked a bit of interest.

 

The Truth About The RenaissanceThe Truth About The Renaissance Kings and Queens, Knights on their glorious steeds laying siege to nearby castles in attempts to expand their kingdom. Ah tis true some of this did happen but the real truth behind the renaissance is the way the period changed history with a rebirth of ideas, art, and architecture..



Women of FantasyWomen Of Fantasy In days of old when knights were bold and magic filled the air, scantily dressed women wielded hand and a half long swords and fought for what was right and just..... or so the artist that painted them wish us to believe. Still, there's just something about a female warrior in a black leather bodice that can't be ignored.

 

 



King Arthur - Legend or LoreKing Arthur and Merlin- Legend or Lore So, do you think Arthur, once the great king of Camelot, puller of the sword from the stone, seeker of the holy grail, would be turning over in his grave if he knew how we have portrayed his legend over the years? But wait, to say this implies that King Arthur once existed, and ever Merlin too. Hmm, you be the judge......