Curialia Miscellanea, or Anecdotes of Old Times / Regal, Noble, Gentilitial, and Miscellaneous: Including Authentic Anecdotes of the Royal Household, and the Manners and Customs of the Court, at an Early Period of the English History

Name: Curialia Miscellanea, or Anecdotes of Old Times / Regal, Noble, Gentilitial, and Miscellaneous: Including Authentic Anecdotes of the Royal Household, and the Manners and Customs of the Court, at an Early Period of the English History
Author: Samuel Pegge

By Samuel Pegge

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This work assembles antiquarian essays and anecdotes about the royal household and courtly customs in early English history, combining memoirs and miscellaneous studies. It surveys the structure and offices of the royal household, ceremonial practices including royal healing rites and blessing rituals, and the material culture of court life such as dress, coaches, and ceremonial cloth. Complementary essays examine heraldry, armorial bearings, family names and mottos, regional antiquities, and curiosities like traditional foods and customary wages. The collection blends documentary extracts, descriptive accounts, and learned dissertations to illuminate the manners, institutions, and ceremonial language of past courts.

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Samuel Pegge

Samuel Pegge was an English antiquarian and scholar known for his contributions to the study of medieval English history and cuisine. His notable works include "The Forme of Cury," a compilation of ancient English recipes dating back to around 1390, which provides valuable insights into the culinary practices of the time. Pegge also authored "Curialia Miscellanea," a collection of anecdotes that explores the customs and manners of the English court during earlier periods. His research and writings have played a significant role in preserving the cultural heritage of England, particularly in the realms of gastronomy and social history.