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Re: Peasant's Hut
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Tue, 15 Apr 2003 17:53:16 GMT
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In lugnet.castle, Leonard Hoffman writes:
> well i hardly need some welsh guy speaking on my behalf, but I must say you are
> correct! i thought about adding a hole through the roof to allow the smoke to
> escape, but later decided that the above door 'window' would probably work
> better. the level of technology i am indeed going for is pre-chimney.
<grin> Yes, actually I almost suggested a roof hole as an alternative. I
honestly did not consider the high-window option, but now thinking of the
model, and how the windows are indeed high, it makes sense.
> i've always been amazed that most 'medieval' construction are more likely early
> renaissance (being ~1500) to super-early modern (~1600)[1]. and I thought some
> early medieval constructions might be welcome (~1000).
I agree that many of the more detailed MOCs we have seen in .castle have
been of the late middle ages or renaissance in style, especially the
'civilian' structures. A few have gone as far as including glass windows
and muskets. I do love the things people come up with, but I also try to
build with a slightly earlier technological level when building for the
Castle theme.
> and on the 2nd note of the insurmountable mr. Hendo, I was thinking in adding
> two sheep to the mix. just for fun. when the wife's away. >:o)
Oh my. :D
> [1] = academically speaking there only three post-rome eras. Medieval, lasting
> from 800 - 1600, modern, 1600-1950, and post-modern 1950-2003. pre-medieval is
> usually called 'antiquity'. however, this is only a purely academic measure,
> and sometimes i find this timeline: medieval (800-1500), renaissance
> (1500-1700), industrial (1700-1900), modern (1900-1950), post-modern (1950+).
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> and enough of the basic history lesson, for any most basely interested.
Actually, I quite enjoy the history lesson. And I would agree with your
view that the Renaissance should be its own period separate from medieval
(although I can see why academics might consider it a sub-period of the
Middle Ages, since the very word Middle implies between ancient and modern).
Speaking of history, and back on topic, I seem to recall learning that
during part of the Middle Ages (circa 1300 I think), there was some sort of
mini-ice-age during which average annual temperatures in northern Europe
were colder than normal for a few decades. The regular use of chimneys and
centralized fireplaces in European homes stemmed from this time. I suspect
the use of glass windows in weathier homes may have also started about then.
If I am remembering correctly, this weather change also affected what was
once a thriving wine industry in southern Britain. But my memory is vague
on all this. Does anyone else have any solid facts? Just curious...
Cheers,
-Hendo
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| (...) Well, the use of glass windows is much older, the Romans used it. In all the Roman ruins in Britain a vast number of glass shards from windows have been found. regards Arne, Copenhagen (21 years ago, 23-Apr-03, to lugnet.castle)
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| (...) well i hardly need some welsh guy speaking on my behalf, but I must say you are correct! i thought about adding a hole through the roof to allow the smoke to escape, but later decided that the above door 'window' would probably work better. (...) (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.castle)
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