Burgundy

A history of Burgundy from the 5th-16th centuries.

Subjects covered in this issue: the history of Burgundy according to the memoirs of Olivier de la Marche; packs, baskets, bags, and bundles; and a shopping list from 1435.

Subjects covered in this issue: the perils of indulgence in cosmetics; some 15th century remedies; purses & pouches; jacks; table etiquette; nine men's morris; the diet of a 15th century soldier; and the Burgundian camp in 1476.

Drawing extensively on the writings of Olivier de la Marche, Cartellieri in these excerpts presents a valuable picture of the nature of life at the court of the Valois Dukes of Burgundy.