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From USA Today Bestselling Author Madeline Martin comes another steamy, suspenseful full-length novel in her Borderland Ladies series where dangerous lands make dangerous ladies...HE LOVES HER...When he was but a boy, Sir Geordie Strafford was abandoned at Werrick Castle, his life meant as payment for his father's deceit. Lady Catriona Barrington saved him by pleading with Lord Werrick for a stay of execution. From that moment on, Geordie and Cat were inseparable, until he left on a four-year campaign for the king. Now returned with his dream of being a knight fully realized, Geordie is determined to win the heart of the woman he's always loved. But Cat has a secret of her own, one that could destroy everything.SHE LOVES HIM...Since they were children, Catriona has always known she wanted her best friend by her side. When Geordie comes home from years of battle, her feelings blossom into a passionate love. But one dark, traumatic night changes Cat's life forever, leaving her with far more than just emotional scars--she's now pregnant. Knowing that Geordie would risk everything for her, even killing the man who stole her innocence, she dares not tell him the truth. He's worked too hard to lose everything fighting for her honor. For that reason, she realizes even though she loves him and revels in his kisses, their union cannot continue.BUT LOVE MAY NOT BE ENOUGH.When they arrive at court, royal intrigues grow dangerous, lies abound, and choices must be made. Will love and happiness win, or will a secret destroy a lifetime of dreams and determination?

Left on her own at the mercy of a cruelly infatuated ruler, can one woman shape her own destiny?Alys of Lochlainn's heart is broken. Learning her beloved has been killed in battle, she's determined to reclaim her spirit and carry on no matter what for the sake of her children. But when the conniving King of England seizes control of her life, grief turns to rage as she vows lasting revenge.Believing she has no choice but to play the arrogant monarch's high-stakes game, Alys walks a fine line of flirting convincingly and avoiding the despised ruler's bed as she fights for her freedom. But as her friends and allies come under attack, she'll have to choose between remaining true to her dead lover... and doing whatever it takes to claw back power.Can this fiery noblewoman save everything she loves from a dangerous fate?Red Rose is the tension-filled second book in the Lochlainn medieval historical series. If you like resourceful heroines, passionately vibrant characters, and nail-biting drama, then you'll adore Augusta Gosling's Medieval romance.Buy Red Rose to be supreme mistress of the courts today!Red Rose was previously published under the title of Royal Lover with the pen name of Dana Arpquest

1485. Richard III is King of England. Henry Tudor's invasion looms. Jack Broom thinks that war and politics have nothing to do with him. He is a simple apothecary's boy dreaming of becoming a surgeon - until soldiers mistake him for a boy of noble birth and he narrowly avoids being dragged to the Tower of London.

The monastery of Saint-Amand made, in the late ninth century, a series of deluxe manuscripts for celebration of Mass (sacramentaries). Such a corpus is unique so early. This book shows how the monks continually worked at improving and reorganizing t

Embark on the riveting conclusion of the Conquistadors Trilogy with 'Rivers and Blood.' Witness the final chapter of Sardina's harrowing journey as he confronts the shadows of his past in a quest for redemption. His path entwines with the relentless Hernando de Soto, whose thirst for glory along the Mississippi River knows no bounds. In this finale, the fate of empires and the destiny of La Florida's native tribes converge in a powerful narrative. As Sardina battles his demons and de Soto his unyielding greed, their odyssey culminates in a showdown that will echo through the annals of history. Will redemption be Sardina's final legacy or will he be swept away by the relentless tides of conquest? 'Rivers and Blood' delivers a gripping tale of courage, ambition, and the indomitable human spirit, inviting readers to experience the tumultuous end of an era. Prepare for a journey where the pursuit of salvation and gold leads to a climactic reckoning.

A secret society...A relic that can change human history...A mystery that spans the centuries...A young priest must solve it, but will his faith survive?Author R.A. Johnson brings you The Templar Lance, the first entry in the Enclave Series of historical thrillers that will make you question centuries of dogma and doctrine. Father Dan Koprowicz is assigned to an isolated parish with a long, dark history and secrets that date back to the Crusades and the mysterious order of warrior monks known throughout the world-the Knights Templar.While theories about the Templars' treasure abound, Father Dan is faced with the real question about that ancient Order. Why were they granted unprecedented powers by a succession of popes? Power and authority that surpassed that of anointed kings.The answer could shake the world to its foundations.

Born to an unwed mother who abandons her as a baby, Rowan grows up possessing the strange ability to glimpse the future: births, deaths, fires, floods--and the rise to power of Henry Tudor. She is plunged into the dangerous intrigues that swirl around the king's divorce, attracting the malice of a churchman eager to advance his career by having her tried for witchcraft. The only way to prove her innocence is to delve into the mystery of her mother's disappearance--a trail that leads to the highest levels of the English aristocracy and to secrets never meant to be revealed. Second Sight is based on Mother Shipton, the famous Witch of York, a soothsayer who foretold events far in the future, including the Great London Fire, the wreck of the Spanish Armada, and the carnage of World War I.

The Younger Brother is a non-violent medieval novel, set in the Anglo-Saxon days of old England. Apsley, the young adopted prince, is trying to find his family. His country is torn by civil strife alongside Anglia facing war with its neighbors. Apsley tries his best to hold his country together.

The first book in the Valerian Trilogy, 'In Valerina' by Yeovil Prize shortlisted finalist and UEA Phd graduate, Sophia Worden, is peopled with characters who time-travel, narrate or dream their way into other lives and eras, or carelessly lose important journals or documents for future friends to find. These characters are an unruly bunch, creating an affinity between the modern, the ancient and the archaic.

Narrated by Silvane, an apprentice to the wizard Herloff, this tale of heroics and foolishness relates a mission to eliminate a renegade witch, Rhavinia. On their way as they gather an unlikely company of heroes, they realise the degree of the complexity of their task. Essentially the future of the kingdom rests on their success or failure and Rhavinia is tougher than anyone dared to dream. As Silvane narrates, we have insights about the world of wizards that is aloof from the ordinary world, and the difficulties that arise when the two worlds cross. All this and more, Silvane relates their exciting encounters and events that constantly dog their progress.

1146 - Edessa falls to the forces of Zengi. In response, Pope Eugene III preaches the Second Crusade. His call to arms is heard all over Europe, even in the remote town of Coningsburgh where William de Warenne is inspired to take the cloth cross. However, he soon finds that religious zeal is one thing, but the harsh realities of fighting a jihad driven enemy in a torrid climate are quite another.

Aurelius Ambrosius is the rightful king of Britannia. He has built up an army like the Roman legions of old, but he knows it is not enough. If he is to win the support of his fellow Britons he must find the Sword of Albion to prove his right to the kingship. But others are looking for that sword, among them, the "proud tyrant", Vortigern. Aurelius goes on a perilous quest through crumbling Roman cities, the rugged Pennines and Angle-occupied territory, while Vortigern tries everything to stop him, including making a fake sword, but while these two Britons are battling for supremacy, the Angles and Saxons, led by Hengest, are invading from the North Sea.

1150: The Whale Road. An epic medieval adventure, set in the Viking world of 12th century Orkney. To change their doom, Skarfr and Hlif must pay the price.Warrior-poet Skarfr embarks on a death-defying pilgrimage with his ruler, Jarl Rognvald, from the wind-whipped shores of Orkney to the Holy Land. He is one of the few men trusted by the Jarl, whether facing sea-monsters or murder.Fifteen ships sail on the 'whale road' in the pilgrims' fleet. The only woman among the 'sea wolves', Hlif is respected as much for her practical skills as for her mystical gifts. Yet beneath her indomitable façade lies a secret - she is handfasted to Skarfr, their love forbidden by the Jarl's decree.As tensions rise, Skarfr is torn between fealty to his Jarl and devotion to Hlif. One oath must be broken but which one? How can he steer a course between loyalty and love without losing his honour?Book 2 in The Midwinter Dragon series, from an award-winning writer, Among Sea Wolves is perfect for fans of Madeline Miller's mythic storytelling, Bernard Cornwell's gritty realism, and Matthew Harffy's visceral medieval sagas.

From the first prehistoric inhabitants of the island to the St Andrews Agreement and decommissioning of IRA weapons, this uniquely concise account of Ireland and its people reveals how differing interpretations of history, ancient and modern, have influenced modern Irish society. Combining factual information with a critical approach, Coohill covers all the key events, including the Great Famine, Home Rule, and the Good Friday Agreement. Updated with two new chapters expanding the discussion of pre-modern Ireland, as well as developments in the 21st century, this highly accessible and balanced account will continue to provide a valuable resource to all those wishing to acquaint themselves further with the complex identity of the Irish people.

Tøj og tekstil i Danmarks oldtid er et samlet overblik over udviklingen og produktionen af det tøj, oldtidsmennesket i Danmark gik med lige fra den ældste stenalder til og med vikingetiden. Hvad enten det er lavet af skind eller fremstillet af vævet stof. Til fortællingen om dragten i oldtiden hører også bælter, huer, sko og hårmode.Tekstiler og skind har i tusindvis af år beskyttet os mod vejr og vind, og i Danmark findes en af verdens mest enestående samlinger af forhistoriske tekstiler og dragter. Forskningen i disse samlinger har de seneste 20 år givet mange overraskende og nye resultater. Vi ved derfor nu meget mere om de materialer, farver og dragter, som man gik klædt i i oldtiden. Det fortæller en masse om vores forfædre, og derfor også en masse om os.Ulla Mannering er forhistorisk arkæolog med speciale i nordeuropæisk dragt- og tekstilproduktion. Fra 2005-2016 arbejdede hun på Danmarks Grundforskningsfonds Center for Tekstilforskning, som hun var medinitiativtager til. Fra 2010 var hun samtidigt ansat som seniorforsker ved Nationalmuseet og har siden 2020 været forskningsprofessor her.

A raiding Norse pirate rapes a young girl in 9th century Connacht, Ireland, and leaves her for dead. Shamed by her pregnancy and wanting a life without the label of Norse for her child, Ceara makes her way south to Ceann Coradh. On her journey, she has a dream about Scathach, a mythical warrior woman. Ceara dies giving life to her son, Scolai, and the story of her dream will follow her son and his heirs for centuries to come. Scolai grows up to be a Dal gCais warrior in the service of Lorcain, the King of Tuadmumuh.His son, Daigh, and his grandson Laoghaire follow in his footsteps to become Dal gCais warriors. Conall, the son of Laoghaire, is a true warrior, called a giant by some due to his size and might, and known to be a ferocious fighter with both his axe and sword. His skill with his weapons, combined with a violent temper, frightens friend and foe alike as he becomes known across the island. A great warrior, Conall is a man who knows peace, battle, anger, loss, then peace again. The cycle continues as he fights under the banner of a king who unites his nation, and after the death of the king, Conall rises to lead his family-his tribe-through difficult times and establishes a clan that will endure.

"La Santità andrà in fumo e polvere, ma da questa polvere si leverà qualcosa che farà notizia fino alla fine dei tempi". Nelle parole di Edvige di Slesia è scritto il destino di Bläena Vilemína e di suo figlio Petr, che nel 1262 si mettono in viaggio verso la Lombardia, dove sarà celebrato il più grande sacrificio d'amore della storia. Ricordato per sempre negli affreschi della cappella più illustre di una Cattedrale tra le più belle del mondo.

¿Te preguntas qué impulsa al ser humano a llevar a cabo actos tan inquietantes como lo es el canibalismo? ¿Son nuestras creencias realmente tan diferentes de las de otras culturas? ¿Cómo puede alguien creer algo tan extraño, tan tabú, tan "incorrecto"? Entonces sigue leyendo..."Es difícil para mí creer que un ser humano podría haber hecho lo que he hecho, pero sé que lo hice." - Jeffrey DahmerComo seres humanos, por encontrar salidas fáciles, solemos dividir todo en bueno o malo. Y definitivamente, el canibalismo se encuentra en esta última categoría. Sin embargo, cuando nos encontramos con casos donde unas pobres almas en medio de la nada sin comida sucumbieron al canibalismo por su supervivencia, la mayoría de nosotros estamos de acuerdo que no tienen opción alguna. Una horrible necesidad. No se aleja de ser un acto inaceptable, nos aferramos a su maldad. Muchos individuos y pueblos han tenido sus propios motivos para comerse a los suyos. Los maoríes, por ejemplo, consideraban el canibalismo tanto socialmente aceptable como necesario, y también parecían disfrutarlo. Y cuando se trata de comportamiento psicopático, la línea entre necesidades y deseos se vuelve más que un poco borrosa El canibalismo por desesperación es bastante fácil de entender. Ha habido hambrunas a lo largo de la historia, en todos los continentes, en zonas de todos los tamaños, desde las amplias estepas rusas hasta los estrechos botes salvavidas en medio del océano.Algunas de estas hambrunas han tenido causas naturales, otras han sido el resultado directo de las actividades del hombre. El resultado, en cualquier caso, ha sido generalmente el mismo. La gente desesperada hace cosas desesperadas, y la gente hambrienta come lo que puede.Entonces, ¿por qué la gente lo hace? En este libro, descubrirás: Diversas razones por las que el canibalismo ha existido en la humanidad. El vínculo entre el canibalismo y el ritual. Culturas alrededor del mundo y su relación con el canibalismo. Caníbales infame a través de los tiempos. Y mucho más...¿No puedes esperar a saber más? ¡Elimina todas las dudas que tenías sobre el tema! ¡Desplaza hacia arriba y añade al carrito de compra!

"Thou wert born, not a demon, but a light so bright that the darkness cannot touch thee." So the physician monk Jehan d'Auterives tells his adopted daughter Zénaïde, a foundling once discarded out of superstition and fear. Taught medicine by him despite her sex as much as her disabilities, Zénaïde's unconventional destiny will take her from her childhood in a Norman monastery to medieval Paris and the royal court of Louis VII. But in this new world of chivalry and courtly love, pious Louis receives a dramatic prophecy that will send his young physician to Jerusalem and the chaotic eastern kingdom known as Outremer-"beyond the sea." Although dispatched merely as a healer for Baudouin, Jerusalem's leprosy-struck king, Zénaïde soon finds herself drawn into the century-long conflict between the crusader kingdom and its Muslim adversaries, led by the charismatic Salah al-Din. To protect everything that she has come to love in this land of divisions, Zénaïde will need all her ingenuity and empathy to navigate the treacherous factions within Outremer's borders and without. But can she do so without losing her soul? Or her life?

The revelry after the victory at Yellow Ford could not mask the tragedy that followed. Seamus and Eunan were dealt a devastating blow. They were left with a grim determination to seek revenge by any means, even leading the rebellion against their oppressors. The Curse of Black Mountain hung over Seamus as his ultimate challenge lay ahead: returning to Munster where his clan had been decimated and family murdered, to reclaim what was stolen from him. Eunan, likewise, was determined to face these same forces-not only for vengeance, but to rescue the woman he loved.What awaited them when they arrived? Would the remains of the MacSheehy welcome Seamus back with open arms? Can Eunan protect himself from his adversaries or would they win and take his life? The Curse of Black Mountain is the fifth book in the epic Irish historical fiction Exiles series.Set during the Elizabethan wars in Ireland in the 1590s, it tells a story of Irish clans, their politics and fight for control, brimming with spies and intrigue, as well as a burning desire for rebellion against English rule. If you enjoy fast-paced action and adventure-based historic fiction, you'll love this book.

Their love was forged against all odds. A free-spirited clan-chief's daughter falls for a brooding blacksmith-a man she can never have. Grumpy/Sunshine meets fated love in Medieval Scotland.Greer Forbes, a sunny clan-chief's daughter, has always embraced life's bright side. But one fateful summer with the Mackays of Dun Ugadale will change her life forever.Brodie Mackay, the rugged, illegitimate son of a chieftain, toils over his anvil, crafting iron and steel by day and losing himself in tavern revelry by night. Loyal to his kin but wary of love's snares, he has never surrendered his heart-until now.When Greer, relentlessly cheerful and inquisitive, crosses paths with Brodie, sparks fly. Their connection is undeniable, but Brodie is determined to resist. Yet when Greer boldly requests a dirk, and even knife-fighting lessons, he realizes he may be in over his head.But the die is cast, and when their hearts entwine, Greer becomes an irresistible force in Brodie's life-a perilous obsession that could destroy them both.Rebellious Highland Hearts is a four-book series following Iver Mackay of Dun Ugadale and his three brothers-Lennox, Kerr, and Brodie-as they meet women who will change their lives forever.

Sophie is a beautiful black pug who, along with her human companion, discovers the magic of Halloween while on their adventurous journey through history. With each time-traveling escapade, they encounter friendly spirits, ancient rituals, and fascinating traditions that unravel the mysterious origins of this beloved holiday. Along the way, they make delightful new friends who eagerly join their quest to unravel the enchanting tapestry of Halloween's past. Join Sophie and her companions on an exciting expedition that blends history with the spook-tacular fun of Halloween, captivating young imaginations and leaving them spellbound by the rich tapestry of this bewitching celebration.

Den ældre Edda er sammen med Snorres Edda den primære kilde til vor viden om nordisk mytologi og dermed den vigtigste kilde til forståelsen af den religiøse tankegang i det førkristne Norden. Denne oversættelse indeholder samtlige digte i Eddaen og er forsynet med en generel indledning til Eddadigtningen og en kort indledning til hver af de to dele - gudesangene og heltesangene. Desuden har hver afdeling et kapitel med anmærkninger og noter til de enkelte kvad. Olaf Hansen udgav sin oversættelse i 1911 og var påvirket af den tids forskning og forsøget på at finde ind til digtenes oprindelige form. Dette fremgår både af hans disposition og af noteapparatet.