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Lynne A. Farr PhD

@lynneafarr

Ph.D (physiology), Professor Emeritus, Univ. of Nebraska Med. Cntr. Interests: Medieval England & Europe, Ancient Egypt, Genealogy, Science & Tech.

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Great of 12th Century description of a lost Templar Castle compared with actual archeological evidence. Information about castle construction and battle weapons. Another good source of Medieval Weapons and Warfare is Modern History TV You Tube Channel. youtu.be/4iYQEDyoW-I?si…

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The pin brooch that proved the Vikings made it to North America (excepting Greenland - everyone knew they made it there). A Norse occupant of L’Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland, Canada, lost this in the hearth of one of the houses there in the early 11thC. It was definitive proof

The pin brooch that proved the Vikings made it to North America (excepting Greenland - everyone knew they made it there). A Norse occupant of L’Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland, Canada, lost this in the hearth of one of the houses there in the early 11thC. It was definitive proof
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Another excellent podcast from Michelle Franklin. Her guest is Duncan MacKay discussing his book Echoland:A search for Boudica. Definitely add to my reading list. youtu.be/wl6l3JcA_uY?si…

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This video is the next installment in the lives of real Medieval people. Peasants, Kings and Popes are all included. These videos from the Modern Knight keep getting better and better.

Robert E Fuller (@robertefuller) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Swan family incoming 🦢 This male is very protective - and so he should be. Out of respect, I crouched down to film this sunset spectacle

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For those of us fascinated by Ancient Egypt, new issue of Nile Magazine has a very readable and informative article about Ankhesenamun, great royal wife of Tutankhamen. Available on Pocketmags.

For those of us fascinated by Ancient Egypt, new issue of  Nile Magazine has a very readable and informative article about Ankhesenamun, great royal wife of Tutankhamen. Available on Pocketmags.
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Another terrific Future Imperfect/Modern History Podcast. Jason Kingsley interviews Alex Harvey about Vikings and the Viking Age. Full of new information. Also some important reimagining and interpretation of what we thought we knew. Worth the listen. youtu.be/aMH61dBDhhY?si…

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Lord of Blackthorne Kindle edition will be available tomorrow. It's a great read. Mysterious, adventurous and fun. youtube.com/post/UgkxtsDnz…

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My Kindle Library was just increased by one very good book. Read the Kickstarter edition previously. Can't wait to revisit Blackthorne'world. Adventure, mystery, magic and fascinating characters. Available for download from Amazon.

My Kindle Library was just increased by one very good book. Read the Kickstarter edition previously. Can't wait to revisit Blackthorne'world.  Adventure, mystery, magic and fascinating characters.  Available for download from Amazon.
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Some of the beautiful medieval manuscripts on display by Dr. Jörn Günther Rare Books at Frieze London #medievalmanuscripts #friezelondon #medievalart

Some of the beautiful medieval manuscripts on display by Dr. Jörn Günther Rare Books at Frieze London #medievalmanuscripts #friezelondon #medievalart
ArchaeoHistories (@histories_arch) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A caparison, a decorative cloth covering for a horse, made for the Swedish King in 1620 AD. Caparisons were historically used to protect and adorn horses, especially warhorses, and to display the wealth and status of their riders. They were often used in parades, ceremonies,

A caparison, a decorative cloth covering for a horse, made for the Swedish King in 1620 AD. 

Caparisons were historically used to protect and adorn horses, especially warhorses, and to display the wealth and status of their riders. They were often used in parades, ceremonies,
The Medieval Scholar (@medievalscholar) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Reminder that medieval people were not dirt covered and gross but actually practiced hygiene!! They washed themselves daily and they took baths weekly

Reminder that medieval people were not dirt covered and gross but actually practiced hygiene!!

They washed themselves daily and they took baths weekly
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Found a great way to make work fun. Listen to Future Imperfect, MHTV podcast (phone in pocket). This episode features Annie Whitehead, Royal Historical Society Fellow and Jason Kingsley, CBE. Great discussion of murder and life in Anglo-Saxon England. youtu.be/9GnonvmlTko?si…

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The new MHTV You Tube video is fun and full of tips and tricks for Medieval travel. Over 2k watches in the first hour after it was posted. Lots of information about people and their lives. TIME TRAVEL to MEDIEVAL England, TIPS and TRICKS. youtu.be/m_KRxu2WhF4?si… via YouTube

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Tonight my favorite StarTrek movie ST4 was on TV. Fun to watch again. Brought back memories of fun at Star Trek conventions. Once I won a prize at a costume contest by taking my pekingese puppy as a Tribble.