THERE is probably no period of European history which has been so thoroughly explored and so richly illustrated as the sixteenth century, — that century of great men, lofty ideas, and gigantic ...
When wine became warfare: The Duke of Burgundy’s crusade against the “evil and disloyal” Gamay grape
On July 31, 1395, the Duke of Burgundy declared a war of annihilation on an "evil and disloyal" enemy and invader: a purple, acidic grape known as "Gamay." If the language of the edict seemed ...
Following last weekend’s record-breaking reception for “Fifty Shades of Grey,” another sadomasochistic drama opens locally this weekend. Unlike the big mainstream success that welcomed the sexual ...
A serious war crimes charge was leveled last week at the Duchy of Burgundy and its ruler, Philip the Good (1419-67). During a visit to the historical library of France’s National Assembly, Winston ...
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