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New Entry from "The Cold Table" : The Iceman's Last Meal
In which I summarize some findings of Italian researchers about the last meal of Ötzi, the Stone Age man whose remains were found in the Alps over 20 years ago. It was a high meat, high fat meal. Go here for the entry. -
New Entry from "The Cold Table" : All About Toasters
A short post, referencing my husband's blog post about our recent misadventures in attempting to replace our household toaster. Contains links to other information as well. Go here for the entry. -
New Entry from "Loose Threads": New Project--The Volva's Mittens
Just like the title. The "volva" is a Viking age seer and wisewoman. There's a big passage in the Saga of Eric the Red about her clothing, and I mean to recreate that entire outfit eventually. The mittens are just one part of the outfit. Anyway, go here for the entry. -
New Entry from "Loose Threads": A Viking Wood Frame Bag
In which I talk about my completed Hedeby bag, with pictures! Go here for the entry. -
New Entry from "Loose Threads": The Haithabu Bag--A Progress Report
In which I show some progress photographs of the Viking bag I'm making. Go here for the entry. -
New Entry from "Loose Threads" -- Viking Grave Goods Book
In which I ask my readers for thoughts about a book on Viking Age grave finds in Ireland that is on sale at Casemate Academic. Go here for the entry. -
New Entry from "Loose Threads" -- Book Review: Extending Knowledge of Costume Through Art Analysis
In which I review two recent, but very different books about archaeological costume in different places and periods. Go here for the entry.
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New Entry from "Loose Threads" -- Paper on Advanced Tailoring Based on Lengberg Finds.
Just like the title says; it's a link to an on-line paper as described. Go here for the entry.
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New Entry from "The Cold Table" : Flatbread--Second Experiment
Just like the title says. This time, I used corn flour. Hilarity ensued. No, only kidding! Go here for the entry.
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New Entry from "The Cold Table" : Flatbread--First Experiment
In which I try out Chef John's method for making flatbread. Conclusion: not bad! Go here for the entry.
Crossposted to LiveJournal. Comments either here or there are fine.