Knights of the Northern Realm
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Did you know? A variety of board games were played in the 14th century including Nine Men's Morris. Source: 1338-1344, Flanders (Bruges), Romance of Alexander Ms. Bodl. 264
Did you know? Stained glass provides a colourful history of medieval arms, armour and clothing.
Did you know? During 14th century feasts aquamanilia were used for hand washing which was an important aspect of medieval courtly etiquette. Source: The Metropolitan Museum, New York
Did you know? English kings in the 14th century banned sports like football and made the peasantry practice archery. https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/
Did you know? The idea that Valentine’s Day is a day for lovers is thought to originate with Geoffrey Chaucer’s Parliament of Fowls, a poem written in the late 14th century. It describes a group of birds which gather together in the early spring on ‘seynt valentynes day’ to choose their mates for the year. Source: The British Library ... https://www.bl.uk/collection-items/the-parliament-of-fowls See more
Did you know? In the 14th century, pilgrims would travel to places deemed sacred by the Catholic Church and buy a badge to prove their journey. https://canterburymuseums.co.uk//people-pl/pilgrim-badges/
Did you know? Pears in wine were a medieval dessert.
Did you know? The Double Leopard, named for the two leopards featured on the reverse, was struck in 1344 as England’s first large-sized gold coin. Until that time English coinage was exclusively silver save for a small number of tiny gold pennies struck in 1257. Gold coins needed for domestic and international trade had to come from other European countries such as France and Italy. https://www.ngccoin.com//5/1344-Edward-III-Double-Leopard/
Did you know? Fritters were a medieval dish.
Did you know? Richard II was born 1367.
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Did you know? The earliest known depiction of a snowman is in an illuminated manuscript of the Book of Hours from 1380. Source: Koninkijke Bibliotheek, The Hague, Netherlands