In lieu of an actual post, here are the panels relating to the Middle Ages and Renaissance I attended at the Modern Languages Association conference. Let me know if you want to hear more:

-The Idea of the Indian in the Renaissance

-Arthurian Translatio- 1989 - 2009: Revising Colonial Latin American Studies' "New Paradigm ( Read more... )

PBS is showing a program on the history of the Inquisition on Wednesday, May 9 and 16, from 9 - 11 p.m.

http://www.inquisitionproductions.com/index.html

I am so there.

On Saturday I went to the OSU Medieval and Renaissance Festival, arriving at 11:30 and staying until 6:00. This Festival has always held a special place in my heart since I started attending it at age 10 ( Read more... )