How Latin Became Modern Italian
In my last post, I explored some ways in which a new language is born. This post examines one of …
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A New Language Born
So, you have decided to go full-Tolkien and create your own language. But wait – how are languages formed, anyway? …
Heraldry Basics
Any of you writing fantasy will appreciate Toni Šušnjar’s post on heraldry, shared on Mythic Scribes. The History of Heraldry …
Found: One of the First Books Ever Printed in England
Pages from one of the first books ever printed in England were recently found by librarians at the University of …
Early Wheat Recipes
I recently wrote about what ancient Greeks and Romans used to eat. But how about earlier people? If your fantasy …
How Amazon Plans to Conquer the World of Publishing
This is a guest post by Nisar Ahmad, a digital marketing expert for Media Hicon. As you know, I put …
Medieval Cistercian Numbers
If you’re looking to enrich your fantasy or Medieval fiction, why not mention Cistercian numbers — the forgotten ciphers of …
The Real Robinson Crusoe
Everyone has heard of Robinson Crusoe. But how many know the real-life inspiration behind the character? As Alex Turner explains …
How to Be a Good Content Writer
As you know, I’ve been working as a freelance copywriter these past years. Amanda Dudley, a teacher and writer at …
The Real Witches
I kick off the new year with a matter close to anyone who’s ever flirted with fantasy writing: witches. I …
