tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953008377950396317.post8332465638366012321..comments2024-03-28T06:19:50.620-07:00Comments on SearchReSearch: Answer: A Christmas coronation... and big data? Dan Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13603209997260423532noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953008377950396317.post-18734208714859192282014-01-14T00:03:30.588-08:002014-01-14T00:03:30.588-08:00Hi Dan, just as an aside, interestingly I'd he...Hi Dan, just as an aside, interestingly I'd heard that there was some contention re: the purpose of the Domesday book. In fact, it was given to me as a good example of why artefact history is a rather important thing - because looking at it raises some questions about its suitability as a tax (or even more broadly, 'dues') device. So I was interested to see how widespread that very specific claim is (including on the Wikipedia article) without discussion of its controversy e.g. http://www.history.ac.uk/reviews/review/216 or:<br />"Every entry contains information relating to taxation so it could be a tax book; but if so, it was poorly designed, for the layout of the text would have made it hard to use for fiscal purposes. The book does, however, enable readers to identify the lands held by King William and his barons very quickly and precisely; so it is more likely to have been intended as an instrument of political control. The barons were prepared to yield this instrument to the king since it gave them what they wanted most following the greatest tenurial revolution in England's history − greater security of title to their lands." http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/ahistoryoftheworld/2010/08/domesday-book.shtml<br /><br />Historiography in search :-)!sjgknighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09375242314956420073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953008377950396317.post-66929959192197059372013-12-27T07:47:36.886-08:002013-12-27T07:47:36.886-08:00Hello Dr. Russell and Jon The Challenge-ringing. I...Hello Dr. Russell and Jon The Challenge-ringing. I was reading your answer, Jon and did other queries.<br /><br />[Bayeux Tapestry]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bayeuxtapestry.org.uk/BayeuxInfo.htm" rel="nofollow">The Original Bayeux Tapestry</a> link was already mentioned by RoseMary, just that this is a different part of it. Site mentions: <br /><br />- The Bayeux Tapestry was probably commissioned in the 1070s by Bishop Odo of Bayeux, half-brother of William the Conqueror<br />-Accurate replica of the Bayeux Tapestry "so that England should have a copy of its own".<br />- More information about topic and Museum.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.lordsandladies.org/bayeux-tapestry.htm" rel="nofollow">Bayeux Tapestry</a> Site mentions data, History, facts. For example: 623 people (only 3 women), 55 dogs. Colors used and more.<br /><br />[Bayeux Tapestry unknowns facts] found <a href="http://books.google.com.mx/books?id=7etxi9ToXAAC&lpg=PA45&ots=bSulaTXbwF&dq=Bayeux%20Tapestry%20unknowns%20facts&pg=PP1#v=onepage&q&f=false" rel="nofollow">The Study of the Bayeux Tapestry book</a> Just read very small parts. <br /><br />Many words were new for me in this challenge such as: Tapestry and Rex.<br /><br />Have a nice day!Ramon Gonzalezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16129830563029534511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953008377950396317.post-46513619964168387612013-12-26T14:01:36.132-08:002013-12-26T14:01:36.132-08:00Dan, a little more trivia to go with this topic: ...Dan, a little more trivia to go with this topic: The Bayeux Tapestry is not a tapestry but is embroidery. Tapestry is woven technique whereas the Bayeux is a linen cloth with lots of designs embroidered onto it. <br /><br />I recently completed a course of study on this time period so was inadvertently well prepared.<br /><br />I have no idea how it came to be called a tapestry but it seems have been so described for a very long time.<br /><br />Thanks for your change-ringing comments ! I think it should be called challenge-ringing. I found it very tough to do.<br /><br />jonjonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06450649073262987652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953008377950396317.post-4644711142095587512013-12-26T09:02:45.272-08:002013-12-26T09:02:45.272-08:00Good Morning, Dr. Russell and peers on SearchResea...Good Morning, Dr. Russell and peers on SearchResearch. <br /><br />I started the challenge good and end badly. I saw the most famous name (for me) in the possible answers "Charlemagne" and also the name of the World Famous Basilica and thought was the good answer. I was wrong. I tried as Jeffrey using queries with <i> Census </i> without Charlemagne. I think I didn´t find the answer because I was focused on my answer. I need to learn to be open to different possible answers.<br /><br />The answers are excellent and how they get to them too. <br /><br />Thank you, Dr. Russell for your desires to us in this end of 2013. I also wish the best for you, SearchResearchers, our families and beloved ones. This was a fantastic year with knowledge, beautiful images, excellent search lessons and so much more. I know 2014 will be even better. All the best and because next Challenge will be on the new year <i> <b> Happy New Year </b></i> Ramon Gonzalezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16129830563029534511noreply@blogger.com