tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post7696176079037519410..comments2023-10-14T12:22:12.267+02:00Comments on Chez Charnizay: Local HeroNiall & Antoinettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-3880148897079835242011-03-08T14:08:23.918+01:002011-03-08T14:08:23.918+01:00Don't think it has improved that much and sadl...Don't think it has improved that much and sadly often the same period is repeated over and over: at 11 - 13, at GCSE and again at A level--so you 'get' the same things 3x.<br /><br />When I went to a UK boarding school I wanted to take English, History, Chemistry and Biology and was told firmly that this was impossible!! (I'd done a mix at an international school which offered the IB Diploma) <br />With much pleading and because the TT allowed it they let me do English in addition to trad trio: Bio, Chem & Maths :-)<br />AntoinetteNiall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-32292089336616701872011-03-08T09:20:41.149+01:002011-03-08T09:20:41.149+01:00Isn't it disgraceful that my education should ...Isn't it disgraceful that my education should have almost completely missed out history!<br />I think it was because I was a three science and latin (which I hated) person, and history was in the same option blocks. <br />Is the situation any better today?GaynorBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971753467966206018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-53180383202980579422011-03-07T10:40:56.181+01:002011-03-07T10:40:56.181+01:00Gaynor: you better be careful what you wish for! :...Gaynor: you better be careful what you wish for! :-) <br />LOL You've just encouraged and medieval historian and a medieval literaturist and we live in an area full of fascinating locations.... <br /><br />Seriously--thanks for the compliment :-)Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-37497527297832822582011-03-06T20:36:22.610+01:002011-03-06T20:36:22.610+01:00Fascinating post and beautiful illuminations.
As...Fascinating post and beautiful illuminations. <br /><br />As someone who didn't study history beyond the age of 13, (and only ancient studies from 11-13) your explanations are really helpful in understanding the times.<br /><br />I look forward to learning more in future blogs.GaynorBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971753467966206018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-22653715876898006142011-03-06T13:08:36.119+01:002011-03-06T13:08:36.119+01:00Thanks Denise :-) Online exhibition is worth a vis...Thanks Denise :-) Online exhibition is worth a visit if you like this kind of art. Hope things are easier to read now.Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-20824862727036634912011-03-06T02:55:27.236+01:002011-03-06T02:55:27.236+01:00This was tres interesting. Thanks for the heads up...This was tres interesting. Thanks for the heads up on the online exhibition. I can get to that,ha ha...<br /><br />Denise<3<br /><br /><a href="http://pichetsinparis.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Pichets in Paris</a>Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-65252766801790194812011-03-05T22:13:12.525+01:002011-03-05T22:13:12.525+01:00Of course he is; why stick a second star in otherw...Of course he is; why stick a second star in otherwise...court politics and currying favour -- not political in the modern sense.Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-35152637283747002402011-03-05T21:07:31.463+01:002011-03-05T21:07:31.463+01:00Isn't it more likely that Fouquet is flatterin...Isn't it more likely that Fouquet is flattering the king at Chevalier's request (or at the very least because as a professional artist Fouquet knew who his patron would wish to flatter)?Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06472449597146519943noreply@blogger.com