Monthly Archives: July 2017

John Bagford Manuscripts

Posted on July 24, 2017 by marccarlson20

As we wander afield it can be interesting, at least to me to examine some of the minutia that can bog down research – especially in obscure fields, like the history of shoemaking. John Bagford (1650/1-1716) was an antiquarian, author, … Continue reading →

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Measurement in the Middle Ages

Posted on July 24, 2017 by marccarlson20

Originally, the Imperial system of Measurement was based on that used in the Roman Empire, and during that time, all were standardized. After the collapse of the Empire, the definitions of the measurements began to wander a bit until by … Continue reading →

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