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Medieval Great Halls Were at the Heart of the Festive Season
The great hall is one of the most enduring images from the Middle Ages – and with good reason. Read moreSection: NewsAncient PlacesEuropeHistoryAncient TraditionsRead Later
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Edward the Black Prince Did Not Die of Chronic Dysentery, Study Reveals
Most historians long ago concluded that Edward of Woodstock, also known as Edward the Black Prince, the heir apparent to the English throne who died at the age of 45 in 1376, fell victim to chronic...
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Unearthing History: 7 Medieval Skeletons Discovered on Holy Island, England
Construction worker at Lindisfarne car park in Northumberland, England, have uncovered a surprising discovery - a group of seven graves dating back to medieval times.Read moreSection: NewsHistory &...
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Mask or Masquerade? Skeptic Totally ‘Trashes’ Magical Pagan Masks
For over six decades, it was believed that two wooden objects discovered in Opole, Poland were pagan Slavic masks used in mystical ceremonies held in cemetery woods.Read moreSection: ArtifactsOther...
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Unfortunate Medieval Woman Underwent Surgery of the Skull—Twice!
A detailed examination of the skull of a woman who lived in central Italy in the medieval settlement of CastelRead moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyHistoryAncient TraditionsRead Later
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How to Build the Perfect Castle (Video)
Castles are iconic symbols of the Middle Ages, with their imposing walls, soaring towers, and intricate defenses.Read moreSection: NewsVideoHistoryAncient TraditionsRead Later
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Mastering the Bow: The Life of a Medieval Archer (Video)
Imagine yourself standing on the front lines of a medieval battlefield, equipped with only a bow and arrow. This was the reality for archers during the Middle Ages, whose skills were often the deciding...
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Life in a Medieval Castle: More Rats Than Romance (Video)
Medieval castles have always held a certain fascination for people, conjuring up images of knights, royalty, and grandeur.Read moreSection: NewsVideoHistoryRead Later
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Norwegian Basement Yields Norse Iron Treasures, Museologists Ecstatic!
A Norwegian man made a unique discovery back in the 80s while he was digging out a water well.Read moreSection: ArtifactsOther ArtifactsNewsHistory & ArchaeologyRead Later
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From Horror to Hope: Surviving the Black Plague (Video)
The Black Death, a pandemic that ravaged humanity in the Middle Ages, left a harrowing mark on history.Read moreSection: NewsAncient PlacesEuropeVideoHistoryImportant EventsRead Later
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Getting Dressed as a Medieval Ploughman (Video)
What was involved in getting dressed as a Medieval ploughman? For farmers in the Middle Ages, conditions were harsh and the work backbreaking. Read moreSection: NewsAncient...
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Outside the Battlefield, What Was Daily Life Like for Medieval Knights? (Video)
Medieval knights are often portrayed as warriors who spent all their time fighting, wooing noble ladies, participating in tournaments and battling their enemies. Read moreSection: NewsAncient...
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Garden Rockery Decorative Piece Turns Out to Be Rare 600-Year-Old Hand Cannon!
A seemingly ordinary cannon purchased for a mere £20 ($25) from a flea market in Hertfordshire, England, and repurposed as a decorative piece for a garden rockery has turned out to be a valuable...
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Grimy No More: How Medieval Folk Kept Clean (Video)
In medieval times, hand cleanliness was essential after a day of manual labor.Read moreSection: NewsAncient PlacesEuropeVideosHistoryAncient TraditionsRead Later
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Dental Hygiene in the Middle Ages (Video)
Medieval dental hygiene debunked the misconception of poor oral health.Read moreSection: NewsAncient PlacesEuropeVideosRead Later
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Medieval Hoods: Why Everyone from Peasants to Nobles Had to Have Them (Video)
Medieval hoods were commonly worn across social classes, providing warmth and practicality.Read moreSection: NewsAncient PlacesEuropeVideosHistoryAncient TraditionsRead Later
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What Was Sex Really Like in the Middle Ages? (Video)
Contrary to popular belief, medieval attitudes towards sex were often far from puritanical. Read moreSection: NewsVideosHistoryAncient TraditionsRead Later
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What is this Ancient Perpetual Stew Being Served in a Brooklyn Park?
Most folk have experienced the holistic satisfaction that comes after a good old bowl of stew, on a cold winter’s nights. Read moreSection: NewsGeneralHistoryAncient TraditionsRead Later
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Longsword Fighting, A Once-Forgotten Martial Art Resurfaces (Video)
In recent years Longsword fighting, a once-forgotten martial art has experienced a modern resurgence across the USA. Read moreSection: NewsVideosHistoryAncient TraditionsRead Later
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Unearthing Italy's Hidden Renaissance Castles: The Borgia and Orsini Affair
Having a home in the fascinating historic town of Vejano, north of Rome, fueled Marcello Assandri’s curiosity about the history of the area.Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyAncient...
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