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This is a digitized academic thesis by Sigrid Dehaeck, submitted to Ghent University in 1998-1999, examining food consumption in medieval Bruges between 1280 and 1470 through case studies of the Sint-Janshospitaal and the Potterie hospital. The work covers grain sources, dietary patterns, hospital accounting records, and comparisons between patient, staff, and military food rations, making it a rare window into late medieval Flemish nutrition and institutional life.

A detailed tribute to 'Kids' Break,' a locally-produced educational children's TV show that aired on WDCA-TV Channel 20 in Washington DC from 1980 to 1987, featuring photos and behind-the-scenes history donated by producer Dick Dyszel. Part of the larger dcmemories.com archive, this page chronicles the show's segments, hosts like Howard Huge, Chef Combo, and Milton M. Milton, along with the broadcasting context that led to its creation.

A transcription of the 1864 Civil War diary of Shedrick Jackson, a Black barber from Middleport, New York who served in the 140th NY regiment, donated to the Niagara County NYGenWeb project by a descendant's relative. The diary offers a rare day-by-day firsthand account of camp life throughout the year 1864, concluding with a poem written by Jackson himself.

Castles on the Web is a comprehensive directory and resource dedicated to castles from around the world, featuring thousands of user-submitted photos, castle tours, a glossary of medieval terms, heraldry, myths and legends, and even a castle-of-the-day feature. With sections covering accommodations in real castles, books, medieval studies, and pages designed for kids, this site serves as a thorough hub for castle enthusiasts of all ages.

Heart of Albion Press is an independent UK publisher specializing in folklore, local history, archaeology, and mythology, with a catalogue stretching back to 1989. Visitors can browse and purchase physical books as well as download free PDFs on topics ranging from sepulchral effigies and Leicestershire lore to North European creation mythologies and feminist explorations of Bronze Age Crete.

The Order of Colonial Lords of Manors in America is a hereditary lineage society founded in 1911, dedicated to researching and preserving the history of patroonships, seigneuries, and manors in Colonial North America. Membership is by invitation only, open to descendants of recognized Patroons, Seigneurs, or Lords of Manors from New Netherland, colonial New York, Maryland, and New France.

Muhlberger's World History is a long-running academic blog by historian Steve Muhlberger covering ancient, medieval, Islamic, and world history with commentary, resources, and discussion. The author, a professor at Nipissing University, brings scholarly depth to topics like Byzantine history, medieval life, and chivalry while keeping the writing accessible and often connecting historical parallels to current events.

Catherine (also known as Fei) has built a richly themed personal site centered on her passion for medieval history, Catholic imagery, theology, and classical literature. Visitors will find shrines dedicated to games like Pathologic and The Witcher, original art, and a distinctive labyrinth aesthetic drawing from medieval iconography and devotion to Saint Catherine of Siena.

The Hood's Texas Brigade Association Re-Activated is a Civil War heritage organization dedicated to honoring the soldiers of Hood's Texas Brigade through battlefield tours, scholarly seminars, monument conservation, and ancestor honor pages. Visitors can register for guided tours of pivotal battlefields like Manassas and Fredericksburg, explore historical resources, and learn about the association's ongoing preservation efforts.

Developed by Penn State University Libraries in collaboration with multiple Pennsylvania institutions, this archive provides searchable full-text access to more than 80 historically significant newspaper titles from across the Commonwealth. Spanning from Pennsylvania's colonial roots to the present, it allows researchers to browse by title, date, or city across all 67 counties.