I've never been a fan of Valentine's Day but I realize that many of our readers are much more romantic at heart. For those folks, we have enough love-related stories to enjoy through that entire box of chocolates, and bottle of red wine.
In this issue, we look at some lesser known stories of medieval love - forget Romeo and Juliet, how about Urashimo Taro and the Princess of the Sea?
Looking for some romance, medieval style? We've got some tips to bring a little more luck to your love life.
We take a trip to the movies in search of romance. The Wife of Bath gets a nod in Hollywood's Fifty Shades Freed. While critically acclaimed, Call Me By Your Name, examines ideas of pre-modern love, ancient and medieval.
For those who, like me, aren't big on all the hearts, pink, and flowers, we have an epic read on the Teutonic Knights and the Prussian Uprisings, and a book excerpt on Pustules, Pestilence, and Pain that should be enough to banish any and all notions of romance. Enjoy!
Sandra
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