Projects Update
I have not posted in a while. Life has been a bit hectic. I decided that it might be a good idea for me to take a few minutes to assess where I am on several of my ongoing projects. … Continue reading →
Category Archives: History
Summer Issue of Quivers and Quarrels
Boosting the Signal: Quivers and Quarrels is the official newsletter of the Academy of Historical Archery. There are always excellent articles and “how-to” instructions. Here is the Summer 2015 issue.
Continue reading →Period Shooting at Lilies War
It’s been a week and a half since the end of Lilies War. The blisters have now healed and I’ve had a chance to give thought to my first Lilies shooting only period equipment. By period equipment, I mean bows … Continue reading →
Hops and Menopause III
I finished my previous post on this topic with several questions. Some folks may wonder if any observations linking hops to menopausal effects could exist in the Middle Ages. After all, the average life-expectancy was quite low in comparison to … Continue reading →
Hops and Menopause II
When last we “talked” about hops and menopause, I promised to review some of the science that may explain the reported use of hops as a medicinal agent over the centuries. Hops are quite chemically complex with a wide variety … Continue reading →