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As we look back on the past year, within our fields of interest, I have to say that the recent restoration of the cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris has been the absolute highlight. A stunning achievement and a glorious result - literally throwing new light onto our understanding of this medieval space.Earlier restorations were carried out, famously, under the aegis of Violet le Duc in the 19th century. One of these involved the ironwork on the side doors. This iron scrollwork and the two blacksmiths involved - Biscornet in the 14th century and Pierre Boulanger in the 19th century - is the stuff of legends. How wonderful that we know the names of these blacksmiths. The article below is fascinating on the topic. ... See MoreSee Less

The Devil’s Blacksmith: The Legendary Gates of Notre-Dame - Medievalists.net

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Could one of the most extraordinary feats of medieval metalworking have been forged with the help of the devil? The ironwork on the...

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2 days ago

Wondering what to watch during these days between Christmas and New Year - why not try a trial subscription to History Hit and watch some of the films I have made for them (7 so far and 2 more coming soon). They have a 14 day free trial subscription. You could start with this one about duelling (this is part one of two and covers duelling with the sword). ... See MoreSee Less

The Story of Duelling: 1 - Swords

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Mike Loades takes us straight to the sharp end of the history of duelling. Imagine settling disputes in lethal combat - answering an insult with a challenge to fight to the death. From its medieval ro...

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