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 Worldbuilding LinksThese are worldbuilding sites where I like to do research, presented eclectically, and in no particular order.
Herbs and MedicinesFolk remedies Some of these are hilarious. Try searching baldness or pox. Stephen Foster herbal and medicinal plant photography Herbalism links Curtis Botanical an early botanical magazine Gardening and Herbal Arts, from the SCA The Wellcome library: history of medicine
Other CulturesEncyclopedia Mythica, of folklore, myth and legend Regency England: it's not exactly another culture, but close enough. This is a pretty substantial set of resource links Internet African History Sourcebook Internet East Asian Sourcebook Internet Ancient History Sourcebook Victorian London Dictionary: includes a lot of information on daily life, government and culture
SkillsTanning the infirm way: Native American Technology and Art Making Fire With Flint and Steel
Regency EnglandThe Town Bronze includes info on fashion, dancing, cards, etc Sailing and ShipsSailing Ship terminology The Island Register Shipping stories and information Naval Slang of the Royal Navy
Titles of nobilityBritish titles: an intro to peerage An explanation of British titles
LanguageIntertran: a site for translation The Language Construction Kit: construct your own language Etymological dictionary Georgette Heyer Slang and Cant Regency Slang dictionary Antique words: or words of changed meaning by C.J. Cherryh A Dictionary of Slang: links to many slangs and other specialized language dictionaries (huge list, a must explore page) Another list of links for slang dictionaries. Quite different from the above and very worthwhile Maledicta's listing of slang and cant dictionaries--extensive and yet be careful, lots of vulgarity and rudeness here. Roger's Profanisaurus yep, profanity Phrase finder: origins and other things Castles and Medieval LifeCastles of Britain learning center Costume Gallery's online research gallery Milieux Costume: really extensive costuming site Medieval demographics (a really useful site) Weald and Downland open air museum--offers virtual tours
Finding NamesMedieval Names: Anglo Saxon, Old English and Anglo-Norman Medieval Names: names from other countries Academy library: a source for names from SCA Behind the Name: etymology and history of first names
Birds and AnimalsBirds and Feathers: Native American Technology and Art Horse confirmation and other details about horses
ForensicsThe Writers Medical and Forensics lab Run by Dr. Lycle, it comes highly recommended by Carol Berg as a good source. Medieval LifeInternet Medieval Sourcebook: full and partial texts, background information, religious information. Hosted by Fordham university A Boke of Gode Cookery: medieval food Medieval Europe research provided by author Sarah Douglass, includes a lot of excellent information on a variety of aspects of the period A Medieval Town dictionary of terms.
Fighting and WarfareGlossary of Fencing terms Historical Swordfighting terminology Arms and Armor terminology (also fencing terminology) The Arador Armour library: Includes a lot of how-to information on making armor Siege Artillery Engines with blueprints and instructions on building your own Tour Egypt: the equipment of Pharaoh's military by Troy Fox. Good pics and info
Maps
GeneralCharlotte Dillon's resources page. Amazingly extensive covering all sorts of time periods and concepts Police procedure for mystery writing History of epidemics and plagues Mysterious Britain includes stuff on folklore, paranormal, ufos and so forth Fabrics: what kind and descriptions How much was that worth in past dollars or pounds? A converter of sorts |
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