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Good one. ROFL@ the weasel/stoat wordplay. Brilliant!
Commented Jan 18, 2014 on 113 Fashion and Clothing in the 14th Century at The History of England
113 Fashion and Clothing in the 14th Century
Fashion finally comes to town in the 14th Century. At the start of the century people are wearing what they've been wearing for centuries. By the end of it there are a wide variety of styles people may choose. At the same time, Edward tries to keep everyone in their traditional roles through the...
"...and for those of you who don't know The Jam, well, really!"
Eh... umm... well, really, indeed.
Lucky for me this is the 21st century and there's Google, Wikipedia, and YouTube to fall back on. *whew!* I have now been suitably enlightened.
Commented Dec 22, 2013 on 104 Lancaster and the Battle of Auberoche at The History of England
104 Lancaster and the Battle of Auberoche
Edward had little intention of keeping the truce for long. After a brief period of reconstruction, he repudiated the truce a year early. And so enters one of the most attractive figures of the hundred years war - Henry of Grosmont, the Earl of Derby, the Earl of Lancaster. His campaign in 1345 f...
Hello, David! The coin prizes from the last THoE giveaway have been shipped (finally!)
And I'm only eight days from experiencing some English history, firsthand! My weeklong metal detecting trip to Essex begins on November 2.
Naturally there's another giveaway contest in celebration, if you or any of your listeners are interested.
Video and details here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59lc60kMA6c
I'll probably do some catchup with the THoE podcast while I'm on the plane.
Cheers!
Commented Oct 24, 2013 on The Audio Bookshop at The History of England
The Audio Bookshop
Audible deals for both the US and UK. On the Left - the UK site, just click on the Audible imageOn the Right - the U.S. site - again, just click on the image and Bob's your uncle. I can recommend Audible with all my heart. It’s wonderful having someone read to you, it takes the mind off pain,...
PS- glad I didn't crack an Elvis joke, as I see now that someone beat me to it.
Commented Oct 6, 2013 on 94a The Mysterious Death of Edward II at The History of England
94a The Mysterious Death of Edward II
Time to vote? Did Edward die in 1327? Now, traditionally, Edward II is supposed to have died after an unfortunate meeting with a red hot poker. Which had always been my firmly and fondly held belief. But ladies and gentlemen,History sleuths, other views are, in fact, available. So this epis...
F- survived to this day, and later became known as Boy George in the 1980s?
Commented Oct 6, 2013 on 94a The Mysterious Death of Edward II at The History of England
94a The Mysterious Death of Edward II
Time to vote? Did Edward die in 1327? Now, traditionally, Edward II is supposed to have died after an unfortunate meeting with a red hot poker. Which had always been my firmly and fondly held belief. But ladies and gentlemen,History sleuths, other views are, in fact, available. So this epis...
No comments here? Hm. I thought it was an interesting episode.
Hoarse monks and pimple metaphors added much-needed levity to otherwise heavy topics like the Black Death and famine. Wit and wisdom- a nice mix.
Commented Oct 6, 2013 on 89 The Great Famine at The History of England
89 The Great Famine
For a long time we have been having a ball, economy wise - the medieval warm period, towns springing up all over the place, prices gently rising, population growing. So the Great Famine of 1315-1317 came as a terrible shock. Over 500-750,000 people died, as years of bad weather destroyed the fe...
Oh, hey- check out my latest and greatest newp!
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/lordmarcovan/England-AR-penny-AethelredII-070000-SE1795-shadowbox-label.jpg
(No, a "newp" is not an salamander-like amphibian. 'Tis coin geek-speak for a "new purchase".)
Commented Aug 24, 2013 on 100 Theatres of War at The History of England
100 Theatres of War
This week, a bit of a scene setter; Edward and the development of consent from the commons in his parliaments, the theatres of the 100 years war ahead - and the revolt in Flanders led by Artevelde. 100 Theatres of War Edward and Parliament Edward does not have the reputation of Edward I as a ...
Aha! *Ghent* So, David, you've finally *Ghent* become a Giffer, have you? *Ghent*Ghent* Brilliant! *Ghent* I've not climbed that particular rung of the *Ghent*Ghent*Ghent* technological *Ghent* ladder *Ghent*Ghent* yet. *Ghent*Ghent*Ghent*Ghent*Ghent*
Commented Aug 24, 2013 on 100 Theatres of War at The History of England
100 Theatres of War
This week, a bit of a scene setter; Edward and the development of consent from the commons in his parliaments, the theatres of the 100 years war ahead - and the revolt in Flanders led by Artevelde. 100 Theatres of War Edward and Parliament Edward does not have the reputation of Edward I as a ...
No, no need to "keep stumm". (I had to look that one up.) Announce it as you see fit. I will launch the Collectors Universe threads soon.
So we will go with my first suggestion, as you say. This means it will be for donors only. Two drawings. First place winner gets to pick one of the two prizes, and the second place winner gets the prize that's left.
I'll just need donor names from you by the end of August, and the email addresses of the two winners so I can get their snailmails for shipping.
I just gave away a 1789 gold half-guinea on Collectors Universe, as it happens:
http://forums.collectors.com/messageview.cfm?catid=6&threadid=892393
But that was a special circumstance, to thank MY donors who are sending me to your Green & Pleasant Land to dig in the dirt for buried goodies. I should be in England November 2-9, and I understand it is neither terribly green or pleasant then. I expect I shall have a damp and muddy time of it, in fact. But if I can pop some medieval silver pennies and Roman denarii and maybe a Cunobelin stater out of that mud, all of the physical discomfort will be quickly forgotten!
Commented Jul 2, 2013 on 97 Above all Princes of his Age at The History of England
97 Above all Princes of his Age
In 1330 a group of Edward's friends gathered together at the foot of the rock on which Nottingham castle stands. They had learnt of a secret passage that led to Mortimer's private chambers, and were looking to free their lord from Mortimer's fierce grip. This week, then, the start of Edward's ma...
Jack the Ripper for sure! Or Burke and Hare?
(Oh, wait a sec... were they Scots? Out here in the "Colonies", we can't always keep you UK types sorted out, y'know.)
Surprised ol' Ollie Cromwell didn't make anybody's list? On the other side of the coin, I guess Charlie the First gets a little sympathy for having lost his head, and perhaps Richard III is also undergoing a rehabilitation now that we've dug him up?
Commented Jul 1, 2013 on The most despised English historical figure at The History of England
The most despised English historical figure
There's something of a debate going on at the moment on the History of England Facebook group about who's the most despised English historical figure. Here are the results of the jury so far ...Bloody Mary (rather unfairly I feel) leading the pack by a nose at the moment. . The ...
OK, so it's to run through July and August, then. You mentioned "ordinary donors" and "competition guys". What's the competition? Guess I'm too far behind. I just started in with Episode 89, but now that I listen to you on the go, I'm catching up rapidly! BTW, congrats in advance on your upcoming 100th episode!
Re. the new coin giveaway- I could make one "first place" drawing and that person will get to pick which of the two prizes he or she prefers. Then the "second place" winner will get the remaining prize.
OR... would you like the "first prize" (first choice) drawing to be for the donors, and then the remaining "second prize" (second choice) drawing could be drawn from July & August's commenters?
Commented Jul 1, 2013 on 97 Above all Princes of his Age at The History of England
97 Above all Princes of his Age
In 1330 a group of Edward's friends gathered together at the foot of the rock on which Nottingham castle stands. They had learnt of a secret passage that led to Mortimer's private chambers, and were looking to free their lord from Mortimer's fierce grip. This week, then, the start of Edward's ma...
Psst- David- let me know what you think.
http://forums.collectors.com/messageview.cfm?catid=34&threadid=892331&STARTPAGE=1
(Oh- I still have that Victoria medal I promised you... somewhere. Bet you forgot all about it, anyway. But next time it turns up I'll get 'round to shipping it.)
Commented Jun 27, 2013 on 97 Above all Princes of his Age at The History of England
97 Above all Princes of his Age
In 1330 a group of Edward's friends gathered together at the foot of the rock on which Nottingham castle stands. They had learnt of a secret passage that led to Mortimer's private chambers, and were looking to free their lord from Mortimer's fierce grip. This week, then, the start of Edward's ma...
Oh, and by the way, re. your secondhand Audible recommendation of Bill Bryson's "At Home". I TOTALLY agree with that recommendation, from personal experience. I DEVOURED that book. It was the one that turned me on to Bryson in the first place, and I've since read all but one or two of his books. And this was one of his best! You really MUST read it before you get up to the Industrial Revolution and Victoria's reign in this podcast. It is fascinating and very revealing about what it was like to live before there were the modern conveniences we all take for granted. Not just in the obvious ways you'd think of, either (like electricity). I recommend it right back at you! Read it before your podcast reaches modern times!
Commented Jun 27, 2013 on 87 Scandal was brought upon the Kingdom at The History of England
87 Scandal was brought upon the Kingdom
This week, and introduction to Edward II, quite probably the most reviled king in English history. So this week he have a bit of a survey of how history has treated the lad, and the chroniclers that have given him his reputation. And then we kick of the reign. 87 Scandal was brought upon the Ki...
Hello again, David.
Re. your self-deprecating "hack in a shed" comment, I'll have you know you're my favorite hack in all the sheds in Christendom, so do keep at it, good sir. I have visions of some lovely, bucolic, setting for that shed, actually, as I frequently hear bits of British birdsong in the background of your dialog. Makes me imagine something like those sham "ruins" or "follies" those 18th century toffs would put up on their estates. I think of your shed as being a replica of one of those monk's cells or something, with a lovely bit of garden beyond. (No need to spoil it for me mentioning all the bits of wire and electronic equipment and that rusty spade and lawnmower in the corner, eh?)
Just recently figured out how to actually load this stuff onto an MP3 player and listen on the go. (Up 'til now I've listened from the website.) How wonderful that practically every THoE episode I've listened to since has been just the right length for my daily commute, from job to driveway or vice versa. And your warm voice is far more soothing than the average American commercial radio DJ's. I'd probably listen if you did nothing more than read the telephone directory for Nether Wallop, Great Snoring, Licky End, or one of those other very British places.
Commented Jun 27, 2013 on 87 Scandal was brought upon the Kingdom at The History of England
87 Scandal was brought upon the Kingdom
This week, and introduction to Edward II, quite probably the most reviled king in English history. So this week he have a bit of a survey of how history has treated the lad, and the chroniclers that have given him his reputation. And then we kick of the reign. 87 Scandal was brought upon the Ki...
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