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Swords of Chivalry: Historical Sword Combat
February 5, 2012
Swords Of Chivalry: Historical Sword Fighting
February 10, 2012
Blue & Gold: Knights and Chivalry
February 11, 2012
Swords of Chivalry: Historical Sword Combat
February 12, 2012
King Arthur and the Code of the Round Table
February 13, 2012
In Other Words...
“Ask yourself: Have you been kind today? Make kindness your daily modus operandi and change your world.”- Annie Lennox
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Summer Knight Surprises
Posted on September 9, 2009 | 2 CommentsThe past three-day weekend marked the unofficial “end of summer.” Kids are all back in school, college campuses are bustling, and everyone’s returning to work and sharing pictures and tales... -
Recommended Knight Reading: Books about Chivalry for the Younger Set
Posted on September 5, 2009 | No CommentsFrequently when I am contacted by a school, library or other educational organization, the teachers and parents want to know what books I can recommend to introduce young readers to the stories of King Arthur, the legends of Camelot, and the history of knights and chivalry in medieval culture. -
Class Projects and the Code of Chivalry
Posted on September 5, 2009 | 1 CommentIf you are a teacher, perhaps you are looking for a class-project idea that brings together a variety of lessons in a multi-discipline learning experience for your students. If you are a student, maybe you’re looking for a project idea that will allow you to take a fresh look at favorite subject. -
Chivalry is Dead?
Posted on September 5, 2009 | 4 CommentsWhenever I give a talk on the subject of chivalry, I can rest assured that, no matter what else the members of the audience may know about the topic, there are three words at the forefront of everyone's mind: Chivalry is dead. -
Chivalry: The B.S. Debate – Part 1
Posted on September 2, 2009 | 1 CommentPrejudice researchers use the term benevolent sexism to refer to forms of sexism that characterize women as extremely good. The benevolent sexist views women as bastions of purity who need to be protected, supported, and adored. Despite its overtly positive flavor, this idealization of women implies that women are weak, soft creatures that are best suited to traditional gender roles. -
Podcast 33: The Civil War of Chivalry
Posted on September 1, 2009 | No CommentsScott begins the fourth season with an interview with Prof. P.M. Forni, founder of the Johns Hopkins Civility Project and author of the book Choosing Civility, who discusses the history of “civil” behavior and chivalry, and why this concept still matters today. Plus: Actor Christopher Gurr, who plays King Arthur in the touring production of Spamalot; and a very “worthy” listener challenge! -
Chivalry: The B.S. Debate – Part 2
Posted on September 1, 2009 | No CommentsAny attitude or behavior that connotes that women might require to be catered to and/or protected in specific instances is a form of BS. -
A Taxing King Arthur Parabel
Posted on August 7, 2009 | No CommentsWe think of the tales of King Arthur as ancient tales of a long-ago fantasy world, but it’s important to remember that, in their time, these stories were used as... -
In Chivalry We Trust
Posted on August 4, 2009 | No CommentsTime Magazine called him, The Man With America’s Trust — Walter Cronkite, of course. His recent death following his 70-year career in journalism and broadcasting has given the world an... -
The Strength Of Civility
Posted on July 21, 2009 | No CommentsEvery time I board a train, I see him. And he annoys me. He’s in his 20s, he has his sunglasses on, cap pulled down, and iPod in. And he’s sitting on the seat reserved for elderly or special needs passengers.
