Does anybody know where I can find some literature on 12th century german costumes for the SCA?
Q. I can't seem to find anything anywhere regarding the dress of males in 12th century Germany. I am trying to develop my persona and am having a hard time finding info so that i can get some garb. Any help would be appreciated.
Asked by William G - Mon Oct 6 12:52:24 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. My own area of expertise is in the Anglo-Norman 12th century, which has various detail differences from French and German culture at that time. I have come across the manuscript known as "Hortus Deliciarum", which was produced in Alsace at this time and includes a wealth of costume detail. There is also a German late-12th century re-enactment group (I.G.Wolf, e.V.) who have researched the topic in some depth. See hortus deliciarum at and at (The "Wheel of Fate" in this second page gives good information on mid/upper class male costume) and I G Wolf at: In general terms, men wore a loose linen shirt with a round neck and long sleeves, reaching to about mid-thigh. This would be of bleached (white) linen for middle and upper… [cont.]
Answered by Brother Ranulf - Mon Oct 6 13:04:43 2008

Was a count a part of the french and english nobility in the 12th century, or the gentry?
Q. Was a count a part of the french and english nobility in the 12th century, or the gentry?
Asked by Snowblind - Sat Apr 12 15:31:43 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. In the 1100's "count" was a French title (nobility), and so was also a title in the English court ruled by the Norman invaders. There were no counts in the old Saxon nobility. The gentry (squires) had land, but no inheritable titles.
Answered by nowaynohow - Sat Apr 12 15:36:07 2008

What happened in the 12th century that made the tritone possible?
Q. A. Polyphony began and musical rules changed. B. People began singing in groups instead of as soloists. C. Organs were installed in all churches that could afford them. D.The Pope gave permission to use it.
Asked by PrincessOfDarkness - Thu Oct 8 12:12:36 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. the answer is B.
Answered by FOX News is the best - Sun Oct 11 19:04:20 2009

How did the system of alliances of the 12th century actually contribute to the outbreak of WWI?
Q. How did military strategies assist in the failure of peace?
Asked by nbawizards0 - Fri Mar 28 16:07:34 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It is the 19th and 20th centuries that are relevant.
Answered by anumber1cooks2000 - Fri Mar 28 16:11:34 2008

How fast could ships travel in the 12th Century?
Q. I know this varies due to clement winds and such, but I would like a general, average answer. If possible, that is! Thank you
Asked by hotspur - Sat Jan 26 17:58:52 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Well i know that a single sail ship in the 9th-11th century could sail at a speed between 8-12 knots.
Answered by ScientistX - Sat Jan 26 18:05:18 2008

11th and 12th Century Crime and Punishments?
Q. Please, list all the punishments in the 11th and 12th centuries, and serve a crime you would have to commit to receive said punishment. Thank you! Someone told me if a woman undermine authority, their hair would be cut, is this true?
Asked by Colie Cub - Wed Aug 12 23:26:12 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. In the 11th and 12th centuries in Europe civil punishments consisted mostly of execution in various ways, the most common being hanging. Thieves often had hands cut off if the authorities did not kill them. Church penalties were more varied and ranged from excommunication to death by several means. There were no real prisons as such where people served time. People were held until punishment was carried out, not imprisoned as punishment.
Answered by Shannon - Wed Aug 19 19:36:30 2009

What years are in the 12th century?
Q. Im not good with years and centuries... don't make fun, just answer it. Is the 12th century somewhere between 600-1600 AD?
Asked by stef - Sun Mar 16 18:37:31 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. 1101 AD through 1200 AD You start with the "01" year because it's like you don't celebrate your first birthday until you have completed the first year. So, the 12th century begins in 1101.
Answered by chaosinmotion_1 - Sun Mar 16 18:44:49 2008

What was a peasants life like in early 12th century Scotland?
Q. What did they do? How did they behave? What did they wear? What were their names like? Please put in as much detail as you can. Thanks
Asked by OgTheClever...ish - Sun Jan 20 16:29:46 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The 12th century was a time of transition for Scotland. There were at least three cultures co-existing in the geographical location we now call "Scotland": The Gaels (Highlanders) The Scots or Anglo-Scots (Lowlanders) The Norse (although the remaining Norsemen had mostly been absorbed into the other two cultures, there were still, in the 12th century pockets of this group, especially in the northern islands.) Therefore, the life of a "peasant" (by which I will mean a common, agricultural labourer) was different depending on which group they were in. The lowland area was under Norman control and thus had a version of the feudalism that the Normans had brought with them from France. The highlands has the clan system that would became… [cont.]
Answered by Elise K - Mon Jan 21 12:16:32 2008

Compare and Contrast the Italian Renaissance with the Renaissance of the 12th century?
Q. Please include whatever you can, anything helps!
Asked by x45hl33x - Tue Sep 25 16:47:27 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. start from here please:
Answered by Popeye - Thu Sep 27 11:53:49 2007

What was the lifestyle of the wealthy like in china during the 12th century?
Q. I really just want to know. What were the head of the households responsibilities? What were the different rolls of men and women? Were there servants or were children required to do chores? Were families close knit? This is Cultures & Groups isn't it? This is about a Culture.
Asked by Miki - Mon Aug 24 20:38:55 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. that's so funny, but how would we know such things. How could people here possibly give you an informed answer on the lifestyles of wealthy 12th century chinese folk. I do recall some chinese history regarding the Boxing Era but that was back around the turn of the century, so that won't help any. I'm sorry.
Answered by Lana T. - Mon Aug 24 20:49:49 2009

In what ways does Iseut represent (or not) the ideal lady of the 12th century?
Q. Consider not only her physical characteristics but also her relationship with Tristan and Mark. I'm having a horrible week and I just can't seem to focus. Need help !
Asked by party girl - Wed Oct 7 18:37:58 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Iseut represents it in many ways.
Answered by FOX News is the best - Sun Oct 11 17:48:35 2009

Atheists, if you had been born in 12th century Italy would you still be an atheist?
Q. and if not, doesn't this make you question the validity of atheism?
Asked by Michael - Fri Dec 18 13:37:08 2009 - - 37 Answers - 0 Comments

A. No, I most likely wouldn't. Being a human being, I was probably as susceptible to childhood religious brainwashing as most other people, but I was fortunate enough to have parents who chose not to exploit that weakness. I think I'd have been a whole lot less likely to be born into a family like mine if in 12th century Italy. If someone can be driven insane by an extremely dysfunctional childhood, does that make you question the validity of sanity? The assertion you're trying to make is not logical.
Answered by Jesus Chrysler - Fri Dec 18 13:55:21 2009

why did they cut off the heads of those who committed suicide back in the 12th century?
Q. im watching kingdom of heaven and for those who havent seen the movie it starts with some men burrying a woman..and the priest says cut of her head,she is a suicidal isnt she? why did they cut off their heads? was it in case someone find the body the people would know they were suicidals or some other reason?
Asked by *Anda* - Mon Aug 3 12:28:16 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Suicides (and strangers in a community) were not allowed to to be buried in consecrated ground and it was believed that this would result in the spirit of the deceased wandering through local towns and villages causing all sorts of trouble and bringing evil in it's wake. To prevent this, the corpse would be buried at a crossroads in the belief that it's spirit would be confused by the choice of roads to take. On occasion a stake would be driven through the heart of the corpse to prevent evil taking hold and the head removed and buried separately so the spirit would have to search for the head before it could return to terrorise the living. In some areas this practice was continued right up to the 19th century and would also include the… [cont.]
Answered by Moriarty - Mon Aug 3 13:14:47 2009

why did the meaning of pride change after the 12th century?
Q. ok i guess im asking for educated statements from people. i already did research on it. im kind of doing a statistics thing on the topic. so pleas no links.
Asked by garciai72 - Sun May 31 05:59:21 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Follow the link
Answered by holly - Sun May 31 08:38:44 2009

In the 12th century, would they ct off the head of a suicide?
Q. In Kingdom of Heaven, at the beginning of the movie, they severed the head of Balian's Wife because she had committed suicide. did they really do that back then?
Asked by Rosie Days - Sat May 2 19:19:12 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. yeah i agree with andrei i mean people did some crazy back then i mean they call it the 'dark ages' for a reason.
Answered by S ON MY CHEST - Sat May 2 19:35:18 2009

By the end of the 12th century, what city was the intellectual center of western Europe?
Q. By the end of the 12th century, what city was the intellectual center of western Europe?
Asked by jamie1977@verizon.net - Wed Jun 11 23:39:29 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Cordova, Spain is the one that comes to mind for me. At that time it held a library of over a million books written in six languages. It also had a university even women could attend, lighted streets, a police force, and flush toilets. The library and university were destroyed by the Spanish Christians when they took Cordova away from the Moors.
Answered by loryntoo - Wed Jun 11 23:54:59 2008

where did the taylor family live in scotland in the 12th century?
Q. where did the taylor family live in scotland in the 12th century?
Asked by rrr - Thu Oct 22 14:31:33 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Taylor as a name does originate with a single person. It is a profession name like Smith, Wright, Fletcher, Tyler, etc.. As such it has a vast number of original bearers. All you can really say is that the name has its basis in Norman French and in the 12th century would most likely be connected to a Norman household or settlement. This narrows down nothing, as most Scottish nobility traces its origins to the Normans such as Frazer or Bruce. When you meet another Taylor, you're most likely not related.
Answered by NONAME - Thu Oct 22 14:44:03 2009

What led to the revival of trade and the growth of towns in the 12th century?
Q. What led to the revival of trade and the growth of towns in the 12th century?
Asked by gprentice303 - Mon Apr 16 02:59:27 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Two major factors: 1) There were a number of agricultural innovations that, on average, increased crop yields from about 2:1 to 4:1. When land produces more food, then the society doesn't need as many people to do agriculture, which means they are available to do other things (like become merchants, lawyers, teachers, builders, etc.) One thing many people don't understand about our own society is that we are utterly dependent on regular, reliably spectacular crop yields to keep the vast majority of us doing things other than farming. If those yields decline, even marginally, then our civilization is in big trouble. 2) In the latter half of the first millennium AD, Europe was under constant assault from the North (by the VIkings), East… [cont.]
Answered by Geoff - Mon Apr 16 03:36:44 2007

Was Spain a land of tolerance in the 12th century?
Q. Why?
Asked by frenchiimarie - Fri Jan 8 07:15:43 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. In the 12thC Spain was in the grip of internal war between Christians and Muslims - the 'reconquista.' In the last half of the previous century el Cid had been active, among other kindnesses burning Moors alive (buried up to their waists in fire-pits) when he took Valencia. The Moors were just as bad, both to Jews (who were exploited, overtaxed and despised) and to Christians. Things had not improved with the new century, though by the 13thC a new age of temporarily increased tolerance had arrived, in which Alfonso X could openly patronise not only Christian but also Moslem and Jewish scientists, musicians and writers. However it was not long before the traditional intolerance of contemporary Iberians for each other's ways reasserted… [cont.]
Answered by Michael B - Fri Jan 8 07:35:05 2010

Is this the way the CPM are in power the last 25 yrs?Capturing villages by violence is a 12th century mindset?
Q. what is the congress doing?are all right thinking citizen asleep?
Asked by Tap Andas - Wed Nov 14 06:56:21 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. What Iam more worried about is even with todays internet world and strong media the Communist party managed to mask Nandigram violence for many months. Is it possible that in the past much more violence has happened in west bengal which has never come to light till date. The Communist parties have been the loudest shouters against communal violence normally in politics those who shout the loudest against something are most probably guilty of the same.
Answered by funnysam2006 - Thu Nov 15 03:54:08 2007