Archive for April 25th, 2006
Medieval Castle Sieges
Tuesday, April 25th, 2006Medieval sieges could last for months. Attacking armies would set up long-term encampments at a safe distance from the castle’s long-range catapults and crossbows. The attackers would also try to cut off as many points of access to the castle as possible and often built palisade fences for their own protection. Sieges involved both covert [...]
Medicinal Uses Of Maidenhair Fern
Tuesday, April 25th, 2006A plant of great delicacy, maidenhair fern has a thin, polished, black main leafstalk and fanlike leaflets supported by stalks as fine as hair. The plant has a gossamer look that makes it in demand for dried flower arrangements. Maidenhair fern prefers a wet environment, usually growing in limestone soils dampened by waterfall spray. Water [...]
Cheyletiella Mange
Tuesday, April 25th, 2006Cheyletiella mange is also known as “walking dandruff ” . It affects dogs of any age but particularly puppies and is caused by a large reddish mite that can sometimes be seen under a strong magnifying glass. This mange is identified by the dandruff dusting that occurs over the dog’s head, neck, and especially its [...]
