In the blink of an eye, first month of the new year is almost gone. As you hunker down for few more months of winter curled up under a blanket with a hot cocoa in hand, we hope to take away some of the chill, and banish the January doldrums with this latest issue of The Medieval Magazine.
In our second issue of January, we take a closer look at the evolution of the mythical Siren from ancient to medieval. Hungry? We discuss eating for your humoral make-up. Eat this, don't eat that, listen to Galen.
Take a trip with us to the Emerald Isle in our Travel Tips section as we visit Cork and Co. Kerry, Ireland, popping into castles, walking in poison gardens, and kissing the Blarney Stone.
In news, of course we feature the Bayeux Tapestry and its eagerly awaited arrival in England. New archaeological evidence out of Norway sheds light on ancient hunting practices.
Lastly, in books, we look at a new biography of Joan of Arc by Moya Longstaffe, and in Medieval Minded, we chat to author, and National Trust General Manager, Stephen Spinks about his love of the Middle Ages and his book about Edward II.
Winter doesn't have to be glum. Happy January.
Sandra
January 2018