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Category Archives: History
Thinking of medieval horses and their psychology
Medieval bestiaries are mini-encyclopedias of animals and other living beings, some real and some imaginary (or we think them imaginary, because a unicorn or a dragon could have been as real to medieval audiences as rhinos and crocs).This is a … Continue reading
Posted in equestrian history, Medieval animals, Medieval horses
Tagged bestiary, Bucephalus, feral horse
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Musings on medieval horse psychology
Posted in Medieval animals, Medieval horses, Practical Equestrianism
Tagged animal studies, bestiary, Bucephalus, feral horse
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The Keplies and others
https://tinyurl.com/2y2j7eydMy new post (early access to members, the public will have to wait for 3 days) introduces the common ground between such historical, mythical and cultural characters as Brunhilde and Aleksandre of Macedonia, the four sons of Aymon and St. … Continue reading
St Hippolytus: the story goes on
A little follow-on to my previous post on horse blessing. The earliest evidence of this custom at St Ippolyts Church comes from the end of the sixteenth century. In 1598, the antiquary John Norden wrote of the place in the … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Sites and Monuments, Medieval animals, Medieval horses
Tagged horse, saints, St. Hyppolite
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St Hippolyte and wild horses
As part of my new publication project on wild horses in the medieval world, I will be publishing a series of posts about different instances of wild horses making an appearance in medieval sources. I want to make it clear … Continue reading
Posted in equestrian history, Medieval animals, Medieval horses
Tagged saints, mare, wild horse, St. Hyppolite
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Fairies? House elf?
Are braids in the horse’s mane the work of fairies, witches, or house elves? You can read this free post to find out what Shakespeare and Pushkin thought of the matter: https://www.patreon.com/posts/97778391?utm_campaign=postshare_creator
Posted in equestrian history, History
Tagged elf, folklore, horse, house spirit, witch, witchcraft
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A new volume of Cheiron is published
A new volume of Cheiron: The International Journal of Equine and Equestrian History, is out. This free online Gold Open Access is dedicated to the history of horses and other equids. The new volume (Cheiron 3(2)) takes you across times … Continue reading
Posted in Academic life, equestrian history, History, New publications
Tagged equestrian history, horse history
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St Joseph and the donkey
https://www.patreon.com/posts/96181303?utm_campaign=postshare_creator 8 January, the day after Christmas, is dedicated to St. Joseph in the Orthodox church. I wanted to share this fresco yesterday, but, due to extreme weather and the related problems, didn’t get to do it.St. Joseph is a … Continue reading
Posted in Calligraphy and illumination, Medieval animals
Tagged donkey, illumination, Nativity
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Illuminating the Nativity
I am sharing a video of my online workshop on illuminating the Nativity and related scenes in medieval Europe. Enjoy! https://www.patreon.com/posts/95272524?utm_campaign=postshare_creator
Posted in Calligraphy and illumination, Medieval animals
Tagged animal studies, art history, Christianity, Christmas, equid, illumination
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A Christmas Table at a Livonian Stable ?
Laying out a table at a stable – in this short blog, I briefly describe an old Latvian tradition related to Christmas and horses. No scholarly references, although this note is indebted to too many studies, including those by Kat … Continue reading
Posted in equestrian history, History of Livonia, Medieval animals
Tagged animal studies, Christmas, folklore, horse, horse bread
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