The Latecomer's Update
My Internet was mute for nearly a month and only now I begin to recover from this unpleasant experience. This is what I did in a few past days: I uploaded my article, John of Plano Carpini, for Discussion. https://www.academia.edu/92846942/John_of_Plano_Carpini This is a chapter from the last unit of my book, "The Enchanting Encounter with the East." I was delighted to learn that I have got 9,500 views. I am nearing my current goal of 10 K. I have edited a chapter from my third project, The Fright and Thrill of Navigation: Seafaring in the Medieval and the Renaissance Mediterranea n . The paper is titled "Early Light Galleys" and has the following outline: a: LBR dimensions [length to beam ratio] b: functions of galleys c: Sailing season d: nocturnal voyage e: Operational range f: Speed and watering of the crews g: Coastal shipping and beaching h: Shipworm and Life Expectancy i: Visibility j: Seaworthiness k: Byzantine innovations l: Latin achieveme...