This article was originally a thread on social media, which is why it is formatted with lots of images and short responses.The text is about the image below that paragraph. Let’s do another painting review. I’m just going to look at a nice old painting and share what I notice. This time perhaps the most … More Art review: Hunters in the Snow, by Pieter Bruegel the Elder (1565)
This article was originally a thread on social media, which is why it is formatted with lots of images and short responses.The text is about the image below that paragraph. Some of Eggers his historical films are amazing (The VVitch: A New-England Folktale (2015) & Nosferatu (2024) that I both reviewed) but he sure does … More Film review: The Northman (2022)
This article was originally a thread on social media, which is why it is formatted with lots of images and short responses.The text is about the image below that paragraph. This the first film Robert Eggers directed, it was received very well and helped him on his way to become the big director he is … More Film review: ‘The VVitch: A New-England Folktale’ (2015)
This article was originally a thread on social media, which is why it is formatted with lots of images and short responses.The text is about the image below that paragraph. Book review! Well technically, it’s more an exhibit guide than a book, but close enough. It is about the medieval section of the Römerthermen Zülpich-Museum … More Book review: ‘Von der Badstube zum Badekabinett’ by Daniela Rösing (2014)
This article was originally a thread on social media, which is why it is formatted with lots of images and short responses.The text is about the image below that paragraph. ‘Manor Lords’ is a medieval city builder that I’ve made a modest contribution to as a historical consultant and beta tester. I’ve been very excited … More Game review: ‘Manor Lords’ (2024)
This article was originally a thread on social media, which is why it is formatted with lots of images and short responses.The text is about the image below that paragraph. Just finished watching ‘Nosferatu’ and rather liked it. It’s an homage to the 1922 masterpiece of course but also a homage to good old fashioned … More Film review: Nosferatu (2024)
This article was originally a thread on social media, which is why it is formatted with lots of images and short responses.The text is about the image below that paragraph. So, I am done with ‘Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’ and it was not good.Before I start, here’s the trailer; I both hate and love AC games … More Game review: Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (2020)
When I was a little girl someone got me this book and it made a huge impression on me. It showed daily life in a little village based on one of the loveliest Medieval manuscripts ever; the Luttrell Psalter, known for its descriptions of daily life in 14th century England. It was wonderfully illustrated & … More Book review: ‘The Luttrell village’, by Sheila Sancha (1982)
This article was originally a thread on social media, which is why it is formatted with lots of images and short responses.The text is about the image below that paragraph. Well, I’ve seen ‘Napoleon’ and here’s my review. It’s going to be a long one full of complaining about details and of course with tons … More Film review: ‘Napoleon’ (2023)
This article was originally a thread on social media, which is why it is formatted with lots of images and short responses.The text is about the image below that paragraph. So when did people start using a chopping block? We see people chopping wood on a nice old bit of trunk in films, tv shows … More When did people start using a chopping block for firewood?
