“I experienced a series of ‘eureka’ moments whilst deciphering the code, followed by a sense of disbelief and excitement when I realised the magnitude of the achievement…”
Tag: medieval
The Oddest Book in the World
The Oddest Book in the World: Was this undecipherable, beautiful book written by a philosopher, a mystic, a coven of witches, or a muddle of martians? We may never know…
‘Do Not Mistake Love for Happiness…’
“You have two paths, Catalina. The first will give you the smallest taste of something that you can never have, but something so divine that the very memory is enough to drive you mad for the rest of your life. Or you can leave now.”
Begging Letter #4: Tree-Climbing Sheep
In which Dr Williams comes across another strange petition in the intriguing medieval Blackwood archives…
Can a Witch REALLY Turn You into a Toad?
Concerning a bizarre claim by a Mr Warren of Lesser Crocklington in 1331. From The Blackwood Crusade
Begging Letter #3: What shall we do with the Drunken Soldier?
In which Dr Williams comes across another strange petition in the Blackwood archives…
The Surprising Origin of ‘COOL!’
The word ‘cool’ (as a way of saying ‘splendid’) has been around for longer than most people think. It all started at the royal court of Edward I…
The Long Lost Secret to Good Fairy Cake
Why you’ll never be able to perfect that recipe, no matter how hard you try…
Alternative Fact #4 from ‘Blackwood’
“Just one question,” asked Mab. “Where will I be?” “You will be looking after my horse,” replied Lady Christina, briskly. “Now, Silas, are you ready?” She turned to the door. “Wait,” Mab said, momentarily confused. “The horse is staying here. Are you telling me I must stay here too?” “That is exactly what she’s saying,”…… Continue reading Alternative Fact #4 from ‘Blackwood’
Begging Letter #2: The Wrong Type of Mushroom
There are hundreds of petitions from the villagers to the Lord of Blackwood (via his Castellan), begging him do something to make their village a safer place. The Castellan does not even pass many of them on.
