A newsletter for the Medieval Studies Program at the University of Victoria.
"Florilegium" being the same word as "Anthology" but using Latin, not Greek, roots. Hence, a literary bouquet. [Consult OED for further details.]
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Today in the Middle Ages
July 11th, 711: Muslim forces under Tariq Ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by king Roderic.
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