No, I have not sorted my Pennsic pictures yet. I’ve been lazy, I know.
Go look at kittens instead.

National Museum Wales Blog: Some very cool photos of festivals and reenactments along with Bronze Age details.

Haandkraft: A very detailed medieval craft blog.

Viking Age triggered by shortage of wives? Sure, it could be a factor! Reason #457 not to set your baby girls out to die of exposure!

Who Killed the Men of England: Since I’m linking strange articles, here’s one speculating on the results from a genetic study. Apparently pre-Anglo-Saxon genetics are lacking in modern men. (Now doesn’t that sound strange?)

Free printable paper toys: beautiful, creative and adorable too!

random, links