A discussion of the history, technologies, tactics, and key elements of siege warfare over the centuries.
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A discussion of the history of siege warfare focusing upon its common elements across history as well aspects specific to different ;periods, tactics, and technologies.
Author Education: Knight Life - A Day In The Life Of A Modern Knight
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How heavy is armor? Can you climb into a saddle wearing full plate? Take part in a discussion with a knight to learn a little about what it’s really like and dispel some commonly believed myths.
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How heavy is a full suit of armor? Can you climb into a saddle wearing full plate? Is it possible to get into a suit of armor by yourself? What about wearing it all day, or sleeping in a suit of armor? Take part in a discussion with a modern knight who regularly jousts and fights with a variety of weapons and armor. You’ll have the opportunity to learn a little about what it’s really like and dispel some commonly believed myths.
See and feel how books and manuscripts were produced before the modern era. Book historian Ada Palmer presents real books and manuscripts from the 15th-18th centuries.
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See and feel how books and manuscripts were produced before the modern era. Ada Palmer is a specialist in Renaissance history and the history of books and writing. She will present real books and manuscripts from the 15th through 18th centuries, and discuss their materials, production and history. This is your chance to touch parchment, vellum, papyrus and early paper, to examine Renaissance handwriting and marginalia, and to learn about how the evolving media in which information has moved throughout history have affected and accelerated historical change.
Will you cross the finish line first? Now is your chance to find out! A deckbuilding game where the fun is cubed. Instead of cards, you'll be building your collection with cubes.
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The goal of the game is to cross the finish line first! You accomplish this by customizing your race car and surrounding yourself with the best crew. Your race car and crew are represented by a collection of cubes garnered from various options that will be available to you. Starting with the same small set of cubes, each player will build their collection as you play the game. Use these cubes to enhance your performance, train your pit crew, and ensure your race car runs as effectively as possible. Be the first to cross the finish line and watch that checkered flag wave!
Will you cross the finish line first? Now is your chance to find out! A deckbuilding game where the fun is cubed. Instead of cards, you'll be building your collection with cubes.
Description:
The goal of the game is to cross the finish line first! You accomplish this by customizing your race car and surrounding yourself with the best crew. Your race car and crew are represented by a collection of cubes garnered from various options that will be available to you. Starting with the same small set of cubes, each player will build their collection as you play the game. Use these cubes to enhance your performance, train your pit crew, and ensure your race car runs as effectively as possible. Be the first to cross the finish line and watch that checkered flag wave!
Will you cross the finish line first? Now is your chance to find out! A deckbuilding game where the fun is cubed. Instead of cards, you'll be building your collection with cubes.
Description:
The goal of the game is to cross the finish line first! You accomplish this by customizing your race car and surrounding yourself with the best crew. Your race car and crew are represented by a collection of cubes garnered from various options that will be available to you. Starting with the same small set of cubes, each player will build their collection as you play the game. Use these cubes to enhance your performance, train your pit crew, and ensure your race car runs as effectively as possible. Be the first to cross the finish line and watch that checkered flag wave!
Will you cross the finish line first? Now is your chance to find out! A deckbuilding game where the fun is cubed. Instead of cards, you'll be building your collection with cubes.
Description:
The goal of the game is to cross the finish line first! You accomplish this by customizing your race car and surrounding yourself with the best crew. Your race car and crew are represented by a collection of cubes garnered from various options that will be available to you. Starting with the same small set of cubes, each player will build their collection as you play the game. Use these cubes to enhance your performance, train your pit crew, and ensure your race car runs as effectively as possible. Be the first to cross the finish line and watch that checkered flag wave!