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The best books on Medieval Europe
Let’s start by defining our terms. When do you consider the medieval period in Europe to have begun, and when did it end? It’s not a straightforward question, particularly for someone like me, an early medievalist. My idea of the early Middle Ages probably begins somewhat before many other people’s. There’s a popular conception of the Middle Ages as the period from the Norman Conquest onwards: the period of knights, castles, crusades and all the rest of that business.
Understanding the Flygstad (Fløgstad) Figurine: Gaming Pieces, Kings, Gender and Fertility Rites
Abstract Résumé Interprétation de la figurine de Flygstad (Fløgstad): pions de jeu, rois, genre et rites de fécondité par Peter Pentz Cet article se penche sur une petite figurine barbue passée inaperçue, qui est sculptée dans une défense de morse et a été découverte en 1796 dans un tumulus à Flygstad, dans le sud de la Norvège. Il procède à l’examen d’un groupe très controversé de figurines se caressant la barbe, ou tirant sur une barbe, remontant au début du Moyen-Âge et à la période viking.
Groote Post Unveils Reimagined Salt of the Earth
17 March 2025 - Groote Post Vineyards proudly announces the revitalisation of their beloved Salt of the Earth wine with a significant blend composition and packaging evolution. This wine completes the admired Salt Collection trio alongside Seasalter and Pinch of Salt. The reimagined Salt of the Earth marks an essential shift from its traditional 60% Shiraz and 40% Cinsault composition to a more contemporary 60% Cinsault and 40% Shiraz blend.
Groote Post Wines Wins Big at the Veritas Awards - Double Gold & Gold Medals
Darling, South Africa – October 2024 Groote Post Wines is celebrating a major achievement at the 2024 Veritas Awards, South Africa’s leading wine competition. The farm’s The Inheritance Pinot Noir was awarded a prestigious Double Gold medal, the only Pinot Noir to receive this recognition. Additionally, Groote Post’s Seasalter Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot earned Gold medals, cementing the winery’s reputation for crafting top-tier wines that exemplify the unique terroir of the Darling region.
Groote Post The Old Man's Blend
Introducing the refreshed look of Groote Post's The Old Man's Blend
Pinch of Salt makes 2023 Vintage worth its wait in Wine
Take this chardonnay with a pinch of clay, a pinch of steel and a pinch of wood Not just tasty but essential for life, there are 14 000 known uses for salt. Number 14 001 belongs to Groote Post Vineyards, where salt inspires new worlds of winemaking on the Cape West Coast. You should take this with a grain of salt. Or so the saying goes.
NELSON v. ECM TRANSPORT LLC et al
Plaintiff: DAVID NELSON Defendant: ECM TRANSPORT LLC, WERNER ENTERPRISES and JOHN DOE Case Number: 2:2023cv01733 Filed: October 4, 2023 Court: US District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania Presiding Judge: William S Stickman Nature of Suit: Motor Vehicle Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1391 Personal Injury Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff RSS Track this Docket This docket was last retrieved on October 4, 2023. A more recent docket listing may be available from PACER.
Why the establishment of SA Wine is essential for the growth and sustainability of the industry
Peter Pentz Peter Pentz Communications Manager at Groote Post Wines Published May 2, 2023 Much has been said about SA Wine, the newly formed umbrella group for the South African wine and brandy industry. The South African wine industry has faced a variety of issues in recent years. Climate change, fluctuating market demands, and increasingly strict regulatory requirements are among these challenges. Given these issues, I believe a new umbrella group for the industry is long overdue.
Wine Farm reacts to ongoing Power Crisis in South Africa
DARLING, 18 JANAURY 2023 - Groote Post Wines, a producer of premium wines on the Cape West Coast, is one of several South African wine producers that are feeling the effects of the ongoing load shedding struggles in the country. Power outages are having a significant impact on their production as well as the industry as a whole. "Load shedding has forced us to constantly readjust our production and vineyard management," says Peter Pentz, communications manager.
Meet the Vikings: for real!
Abstract The National Museum in Copenhagen responds to Søren Sindbæk's (2019) review of their revitalised Viking gallery, arguing that the new ‘Meet the Vikings’ exhibit increases public accessibility and engagement, while also reflecting contemporary research into Viking life.
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