February 2009

Latest Carnival News

Posted: A new ancient/medieval edition of Carnivalesque is up at Notorious PhD, on the theme of collisions between modern and ancient/medieval.

Upcoming: The next History Carnival will be hosted by Eliza Knight at History Undressed on 1 March. Send your nominations for the best history blogging in February 2009 to Eliza at writerATelizaknightDOTcom or use the nomination form.


Recently noted around the web

What I’ve been reading online (not that) recently…

Book world remains silent as criminals plunder priceless manuscripts
  the world of antiquarian book theft

Lynne Brindley: We’re in danger of losing our memories
  the challenge of preserving our digital cultural heritage

No Snickering – That Road Sign Means Something Else
  NY Times aims for the 9 year old boy audience with naughty British place names.