title: Medieval Mysteries: A Guide to History, Lore, Places and Symbolism
author: Karen Ralls PhD
description: Whatever their chosen path or wherever they are from, many today tell me they're on a quest. History, symbolism, places, and folklore continue to fascinate; many say visiting certain historical or sacred places has often greatly inspired or enlightened them. As an historian, I write my books for *all* of you, as we mutually step back in time to explore the history, unexpected wonders, marvels and mysteries of the past. Cross the threshold.. as we enjoy the journey!<br> <br> About the Author:<br> <br> Karen Ralls PhD, is a medieval historian, Celtic,and spirituality/world religions scholar and obtained her doctorate from the University of Edinburgh, followed by six years as Postdoctoral Fellow and Sr Lecturer (Univ. of Edinburgh) and Deputy Curator of the Rosslyn Chapel Museum art exhibition (Scotland). A specialist in the High Middle Ages period (1100-1300) period and noted for groundbreaking 12th-14th c. medieval research in particular, Karen is originally from the USA and is interested in exploring further links between history/heritage, archeology, symbols, folklore, and the landscape, and serves as a lecturer, conference speaker, historical and sacred sites tour guide (UK, USA, EU) and workshop/retreat presenter. <br> <br> A musician (flute(s)and wire-strung Celtic harp) based in Oxford, England, and a perpetual student of Life itself, Dr Ralls is a member of the American Academy of Religion and also serves as Historical Advisor and consultant for film, travel, charity and heritage-related projects. She also completed a specialist Medieval and Renaissance Art History course at the Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum (London) and was a former Visiting Scholar at UC Berkeley, California.<br> <br> Her books include GOTHIC CATHEDRALS: History, Art, Places, and Symbolism, (2015, Ibis/RedWheelWeiser/USA); MEDIEVAL MYSTERIES: A Guide to History, Places and Symbolism (2014; Ibis Press /RedWheelWeiser/USA); The TEMPLARS AND THE GRAIL (2003, Quest Books, USA), The KNIGHTS TEMPLAR ENCYCLOPEDIA (2007, Career Press, USA), Music and the Celtic Otherworld (Edinburgh Univ Press & Palgrave Macmillan, USA), The Quest for the Celtic Key (Luath Press, Edinburgh), and others. She enjoys hiking, music, and stargazing, and has a Facebook Author page and the website is ancientquest.com <br> <br> 'Sharing the Wisdom of the past...a gateway to the future'.
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  > > BOOKS 4-6
  
  > CHRISTY BARRITT
  
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  > CONTENTS
  
  >  _Random Acts of Greed_
  
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  > > >  _Chapter 13_
  
  > > >  _Chapter 14_
  
  > > >  _Chapter 15_
  
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  > > >  _Chapter 17_
  
  > > >  _Chapter 18_
  
  > > >  _Chapter 19_
  
  > > >  _Chapter 20_
  
  > > >  _Chapter 21_
  
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  > > >  _Chapter 24_
  
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