Wednesday, 18 February 2009

Medieval helpdesk

These endlessly delightful Scandinavian monks are much loved in book history circles, but I don't know how well known they are elsewhere. If you haven't seen them already, you're in for a treat:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQHX-SjgQvQ

On a serious point, this is one web resource I have used for teaching -- and used very successfully. The analogy is very well judged, and this time the humour really does work.
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3 comments:

  1. Biluś18 February 2009 at 11:41

    Priceless! Great name for a blog, too? Early Modern Helpdesk...

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  2. Oliver Mason18 February 2009 at 14:35

    I just love the bit about 'See? I cannot open it again!'

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  3. True Stories23 February 2009 at 23:57

    I've seen this before, but it makes me laugh every time. Thanks!

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