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Unearthing Italy's Hidden Renaissance Castles: Bracciano Castle, the Orsini HQ
The current castle at Bracciano - Orsini-Odescalchi Castle - was built by Napoleone Orsini and his son Virginio starting in 1470.Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyAncient PlacesEuropeRead...
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Unearthing Italy's Hidden Castles 3: Rites and Recreation in the Renaissance
How did people unwind in the Renaissance? Well, spa baths were still popular since the days of the Roman Republic, but also competitions, and of course, who doesn’t love a good feast?Read moreSection:...
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Unearthing Italy's Hidden Renaissance Castles: Escape Route Rome
Rome was the adopted hometown of the Borgia; they were originally from the Catalan region of Spain. The Roman branch of the Santacroce family had lived in Rome for a few centuries.Read moreSection:...
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Huge Lost Medieval and Renaissance Castle Complex Discovered in Italy
A large medieval or Renaissance castle has been discovered amongst the foliage of a hill in Lazio, Italy. Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyAncient PlacesEuropeRead Later
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Vejano Castle Opened Up For the First Time in 414 Years
Today, after 414 years, the castle of Vejano (once Viano), Italy opened its heavy doors to experts coming from seven countries.Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyAncient PlacesEuropeRead...
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Mysteries of Medieval Graffiti in England Investigated
The Lincoln Medieval Graffiti Project was founded in England back in 2013 to record the plethora of medieval graffiti found in churches throughout the county.Read moreSection: ArtifactsAncient...
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The Volvelle: The Medieval Equivalent of a Smartphone App?
Did you know that the ancestor of smartphone apps can be traced back to the Middle Ages? The volvelle, a paper-based interactive device, had a multifaceted role during its historical use.Read...
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What Exactly Was Medieval Cuisine Like? (Video)
In the heart of Farleigh Hungerford's medieval castle, Chef Steve Ruddell revives ancient recipes, unveiling the rich tapestry of medieval cuisine. Read moreSection: NewsVideosHistoryAncient...
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Why the Dark Ages Weren't Really All That Dark
For hundreds of years, a period often referred to as ‘the Dark Ages’, covering the 5th to the 10th centuries, was looked down upon by historians, especially during the Renaissance and Enlightenment...
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Roman Mosaic Date Brightens Up Britain’s Dark Ages in More Ways Than One
Rome wasn’t built in a day, but it’s popularly believed that its fall to ‘barbaric’ forces by the beginning of the 5th century, plunged all of Europe into a ‘Dark Age’, where towns and villas...
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Dogs in the Middle Ages: What Medieval Writing Tells Us About Our Ancestors’...
In his book De Canibus, the 16th-century English physician and scholar John Caius described a hierarchy of dogs, which he classified first and foremost according to their function in human society.Read...
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Remains of Medieval Soldier Uncovered at Bottom of Lithuanian Lake
In the depths of Lithuania's Lake Asveja, divers and archaeologists uncovered the remains of a medieval soldier, a discovery of profound historical significance.Read moreSection: NewsHistory &...
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Everything You Need to Know About the Renaissance Period (Video)
The Renaissance, arising from the tumultuous aftermath of the Crisis of the Late Middle Ages, was a transformative period in European history characterized by unprecedented social, cultural, and...
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The Hidden Healers: Women's Secret Medieval Health Networks
In the medieval period, medical science was still dominated by the ancient writings of Hippocrates from the fifth century and Galen of Pergamon from the second century.Read moreSection: NewsHistory...
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Roman Ruins and Evidence of Neolithic Settlement Unearthed from France
Archaeologists in France have recently uncovered a fascinating site offering a glimpse into multiple layers of history. Nestled near the village of ChamborêtRead moreSection: NewsHistory &...
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4,000-Year-Old Petroglyphs Discovered on Rock Outcropping in Kazakhstan
While laboring in southern Kazakhstan in the Karatau Mountains as part of a crew involved in an environmental restoration campaignRead moreSection: ArtifactsAncient WritingsNewsHistory &...
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Did Red Squirrels Spread Leprosy in Medieval England?
In a scientific first, an international team of researchers from the United Kingdom, Switzerland and the United States has found evidence to suggestRead moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyRead...
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Medieval Windmill Site Complete With Moat Uncovered In England
The report of the unusual find of a medieval windmill surrounded by a moat has just come from Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA). So what have they learned from the site, and why would a windmill have...
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New Revelation Ancient Greco-Roman Karanis Endured to 7th Century
New research has revolutionized our understanding of Karanis, an ancient Greco-Roman agricultural settlement nestled in the Fayum oasis of Egypt.Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyAncient...
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The Multifunctional Merriment of Medieval Dance
In the often violent and gloomy medieval life, dance triumphantly emerged as a vibrant expression of joy, celebration, and social interaction. From the grand halls of noble courts to the humble village...
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