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As the Benjamin Britten centenary approaches, tenor Ian Bostridge picks his 10 favourite works – including one he has vowed never to perform again

In the Middle Ages, troubadours were the shining knights of poetry (in fact, some were ranked as high as knights in the feudal class structure). Troubadours made chivalry a high art, writing poems and

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If I keep a blossom bough in my heart, the singing bird will come. Chinese proverb * Если хранить в душе цветущую ветку, то и соловей приложится. Вольный пересказ китайской пословицы.) Louise Jopling, 1883 John William Waterhouse, 1913 Edward Burne-Jones, The Beguiling of Merlin (Merlin and…

'Historically Hilarious: Time-Traveling Jokes is a side-splitting collection of comedic gems that takes you on a journey through time and history. This cleverly crafted compilation explores the whimsical possibilities of time travel and juxtaposes them with key moments in the past, resulting in a rib-tickling experience. Whether it's jests about cavemen navigating smartphones or knights ordering pizza on the battlefield, this humorous exploration of history through the lens of time travel is bound to leave you in stitches. With a blend of wit, imagination, and historical references, 'Historically Hilarious' offers a unique perspective on the past and a whole lot

[Rankin: Salman Rushdie] Salman Rushdie (b.1947) Select Bibliography: novels: Grimus (1975) Midnight's Children (1981) Shame (1983) The Satanic Verses (1988) Haroun and the Sea of Stories (1990) The Moor's Last Sigh (1995) The Ground Beneath Her Feet (1999) Fury (2001) Shalimar the Clown (2005) The Enchantress of Florence (2008) short stories: East, West (1994) travel: The Jaguar Smile: A Nicaraguan Journey (1987) essays: In Good Faith (1990) [with Ruth Prawer Jhabvala & V. S. Naipaul] Homeless by Choice (1992) Imaginary Homelands: Essays and Criticism, 1981-1991 (1992) The Wizard of Oz (BFI, 1992) Step Across This Line: Collected Nonfiction 1992-2002 (2002) drama & screnplays: [with Tim Supple & David Tushingham] Haroun and the Sea of Stories (Royal National Theatre, 1990) The Firebird's Nest (1997) The Screenplay of Midnight's Children (1999) [with Tim Supple & Simon Reade] Midnight's Children (RSC, 2002) edited: [with Elizabeth West] The Vintage Book of Indian Writing (1997) The Best American Short Stories (2008) Biography & Secondary Literature: Bulloch, John & Harvey Morris. The Gulf War: Its Origins, History and Consequences. London: Methuen, 1989. Elst, Koenraad. "The Rushdie Rules." Middle East Quarterly, June 1998. Harris, David. The Crisis: the President, the Prophet, and the Shah — 1979 and the Coming of Militant Islam. Boston: Little, Brown, 2004. Hoveyda, Fereydoun. The Shah and the Ayatollah: Iranian mythology and Islamic revolution. London: Praeger, 2003. Keddie, Nikki. Modern Iran: Roots and Results of Revolution. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2003. Kepel, Gilles. Jihad: on the Trail of Political Islam. Boston: Harvard University Press, 2002. Mackey, Sandra. The Iranians: Persia, Islam and the Soul of a Nation. NY: Dutton, 1996. Moin, Baqer. Khomeini: Life of the Ayatollah. NY: Thomas Dunne Books, 2000. Pipes, Daniel. The Rushdie Affair: The Novel, the Ayatollah, and the West. 1990. Postscript by Koenraad Elst. NY & London: Transaction Publishers, 2003. Ruthven, Malise (2000). Islam in the World. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000. Schirazi, Asghar (1997). The Constitution of Iran. London: Tauris, 1997. Shirley, Edward. Know Thine Enemy. London: Farra, 1997. Wright, Robin. In the Name of God: The Khomeini Decade. NY: Simon and Schuster, 1989. Homepages & Online Information: Wikipedia entry [Fay Godwin: Salman Rushdie]

Arthur Rackham (English, 1867-1939) leading 'Golden Age' illustrator. “Undine” (novella) by Friedrich de la Motte FouquéI - Undine, a water spirit, marries a knight in order to gain a soul. Contains some themes similar to “The Little Mermaid” by Hans Christian Andersen. Read online: archive.org/stream/undine00lamo#page/n7/mode/2up

This finest medieval tapestry is a tapestry reproduction of Edmund Blair Leighton's painting "The Accolade" (Knighting ceremony). Dimensions of the tapestry: 29”x42” / 74 cm x 104 cm. Material: Cotton/Polyester; Jacquard woven in Europe; Fully lined & finished with tapestry rod sleeve; Brand New. According to the History of Knights the young man was made a knight at the age of 21. This was an occasion of elaborate ceremony and solemn vows. After a purification bath, the candidate for knighthood knelt or stood all night in prayer before the altar on which lay the precious armor he would don on the morrow. In the morning there was a religious ritual, with perhaps a sermon on the knight’s duty to protect the weak, to right wrongs, and to honor women. Then in the courtyard in the presence of the assembled knights and fair ladies, a knight’s armor was buckled on, piece by piece, a sword was girded about his waist, and spurs were attached to the candidate’s feet. He then knelt to receive the accolade. This was a blow upon the neck or shoulder, given by the officiating lord or knight with his fist or with the flat of a sword. As he gave it he said, “In the name of God and St. Michael and St. George, I dub thee knight, be brave and loyal.” Attending the conferring of knighthood, the young knight was free to go where he pleased. Usually he rode forth in quest of adventure, armor on his back, his spurs on his heels, and with sword, shield, and lance ready to hand. Great addition to any medieval history inspired collection, any medieval pictures or any medieval tapestry collection. Great romantic gift or St. Valentine day gift idea!

Goatboy here and its been awhile since I have been excited about a GW release. KNIGHTS – KNIGHTS – KNIGHTS! I think the only thing that would have gotten me more jonesing for some plastic crack would have been those rumored Greater Daemon resculpts. Alas those haven’t paned out so instead I look forward to […]

The King in the Mountain trope appears in both folklore and popular culture. But what is it and why does it crop up in so many legends? Find out here.

A senior member of the Knights of Malta who was sacked in an acrimonious showdown between Pope Francis and the chivalric order’s British head has been reinstated.

A stunning network of caves has been found down a rabbit hole on a farmer's land near Shifnal in Shropshire, England. Reportedly the Caynton Caves were

Georges Rochegrosse - The Knight of the Flowers (1894) Canvas Gallery Wrapped Giclee Wall Art Print (D4060) Types: ➤Archival Paper Print (rolled) ➤Canvas Print, Gallery wrapped (mirrored edges) on 2cm depth pine wooden frame (stretched), rolled in a tube, or framed (wood floater frame). Options: ➤Archival Paper Print (rolled) ➤Rolled Canvas Print ➤Stretched and Ready to Hang 1 Panel Canvas Print ➤Stretched and Ready to Hang 3 Panel Canvas Print ➤Canvas in Black, Brown or White Wood Floating Frame (2'' | 5cm thick) ★★★WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A ROLLED CANVAS PRINT AND AN ARCHIVAL PAPER PRINT? ★★★ Whereas our canvas prints come with that typical characteristic texture own to canvas, our archival paper prints come on cotton rag paper without texture. A rolled canvas print is normally stretched on wood stretcher bars, whereas archival paper prints are not. Additionally, a stretched canvas can be framed, but it doesn't need to be. Thus, our rolled canvas prints come in their advertized size + mirrored edges by default for easy stretching. Prefer a cut to size rolled canvas print instead, because you want to frame it in a traditional fine art frame behind glass? Then just type ''cut to size'' in our personalization box (listing top right ''add your personalization''). Note that our rolled canvas prints do not come with stretcher bars or frames. Either take it to your local framer, or stretch/frame it yourself. Other sizes than listed in our drop-down menu available upon request! Have something in mind that you don't see in our shop? Anything at all? We've got your back! Here you can order anything you'd like: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1528183805 Our high quality images are environmentally friendly printed on museum grade canvas, with high quality inks that will last for over 200 years. Our canvas prints are odorless and stable to UV-radiation. Please note that our standard processing time is 3-5 days. Our actual canvases may slightly differ from the pictures shown, as every item that we sell is created especially for you. Our canvas prints actually look BETTER in real life. Please note: all watermarks shown will not be seen on the actual product. **All images and advertized text courtesy of VNTGARTGallery. Text and photos may not be used without written permission.**

Many history enthusiasts probably know that the Middle ages that were sometimes referred to as 'Dark ages' were not so dark. In fact, these were the times when people started building castles - majestic and complex buildings, intended to be a safe retreat in the case of attack. Normans were the leading castle-builders of the period, having started building their constructions on the forts left by the Romans.

The artist's portraits from the 1920s, 30s and 40s, so long out of fashion, make a fascinating exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery