A History of Britain: Medieval and Tudor Eras

I was just alerted to this series which aired from 2000-2002 and hosted by Simon Schama. Though there are 15 parts, I have chosen to focus, of course, from 1066-1603...from the heart of medieval times through the reign of Elizabeth 1. So if you have yet to see them, or wish to see them again, here you go...each clip is about 10 minutes long. Enjoy!

Part 2-Conquest

Watch here

Part 3-Dynasty: 1087-1216

Watch here

Part 4-Nations: 1216-1348

Part 5-King Death: 1348-1500

Part 6-Burning Convictions: 1500-1558

Part 7-The Body Of The Queen: 1558-1603

New Series: A Girl For All Time

Thanks to the folks at Dolls Magazine's Book of Face page, I found a new series from the UK that while for younger readers is one that a historical fiction obsessive like myself immediately squealed over and wants to read immediately lol. As the title says, it's called A Girl for All Time which starts with Matilda: Your Tudor Girl. and according to the site's family tree page: "Matilda is the first in a family tree of Marchmont women, each of whom lives in an exciting time in English history. We can follow all of their stories in the A Girl for All Time® series. Each girl features in her own set of novels and keepsake books and they can all trace their family tree all the way back to Matilda, who lives in Tudor times during the reign of Henry VIII." I hope to get my hands on a copy of the books, and though it's highly unlikely, the doll too:

Also according to the family tree page, there will be another doll of interest to this site: Elinor: Your Elizabethan Girl...I can't wait to see her! If you're as intrigued as I am, you can check out the site and order from their US store.

The Mead Post

A wonderful way to keep the spirit alive during the off season or to indulge in because it's the season, no drink (well, maybe except a real British ale) says faire like mead. I had my first cup ever last year, and this year, I bought my own bottle, put some in one of those coffee glasses and took it with me to drink with my meal once I got there. For those who have yet to try this faire staple for yourself, or have and have no idea what's out there or where to get it (hey, it's possible lol), here's some available from Bev Mo and a local to me place called Hi-Time Wine Cellars. I hope to try them all! :-p What's your mead of choice? Any other mead brands you know of that are worth a try? What's your rating of any listed below? Do share your thoughts below, and cheers!

Bunratty (BevMo)

Bunratty (Hi-Time)

Chaucer's (BevMo)

Jadwiga (Hi-Time)

Moonlight Meadery (Flirt, Hi-Time)

Moonlight Meadery (Smitten, Hi-Time)

Mountain Meadow (Sierra Wildflower, Hi-Time)

Mountain Meadow (Honeymoon Nectar, Hi-Time)

Rabbit's Foot (Hi-Time)

Rabbit's Foot (Rasberry, Hi-Time)

Redstone (Hi-Time)

Trickster's Treat (Hi-Time)