2.1K views · 286 reactions | I've been quite occupied with the History Quill Writer's Convention this week, a five day, virtual, international event in which I am both participating and presenting. But I hope you will enjoy this encore viewing of my walk in the Visby Botanical Garden. This wonderful cultivated space is part of my experience every single day, and sharing it with you is always a pleasure. Get your hat and gloves and come with me!  | Octavia Randolph | Facebook

5.9K views · 330 reactions | Medieval Week Market 2024 Visby Gotland Come walk with me through the wonders of Visby's Medeltidsveckan - Medieval Week - market. Medieval arts and crafts of the highest calibre on offer, to buy and enjoy. My book series, The Circle of Ceridwen Saga, is set in 9th century England and Gotland. Book One is free on octavia.net. Welcome to the adventure! | Octavia Randolph | Facebook

The 2025 "Battle of Visby 1361": a recreation at Medeltidsveckan (Medieval Week) 9 August 2025, Visby, Gotland -With Moving Tribute to Ukraine In July 1361 the Danish king and war-lord Valdemar Atterdag landed on the independent island of Gotland with a vast number of warriors, mostly German mercenaries. The men of Gotland massed to repel the invaders - at great cost. At the end of two battles, one fought in the countryside at Mästerby, and one outside the walls of Visby, an estimated 1,800 vali