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Magic into Myth: Avalon, Mystical Isle of Medieval Arthurian Literature
... associated with the magical resting place of the early medieval king, Arthur Pendragon. A realm imbued with magic, ... varied from author to author. What was Avalon's role in medieval literature, then? Was it magical or metaphorical? ... work will examine the ways in which Avalon was depicted in medieval literature, how it was altered over time, and some ...
Riley Winters - 17/02/2018 - 19:20
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Painted Medieval Burial Vaults Surface In Belgium
... heart of historic Bruges, Belgium, have unearthed a third medieval burial vault. Excavations at the Church of Our ... heart of historic Bruges, Belgium, have unearthed a third medieval burial vault. Just like the first one discovered ... de Bruges Cathedral, have now unearthed three decorated medieval burial vaults. Two were discovered in May this year ...
ashley cowie - 07/10/2021 - 14:46
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Forged Medieval Charters: How To Rewrite History In The Middle Ages
... there is much more to charters than stiff, dry records of medieval legalese. We can learn much about local, social ... chronicles and annals. But what is most interesting about medieval charters, and perhaps most surprising, is that a ... why was forgery of legal documents so prevalent in the medieval period and on such a large scale that it was ...
Meagan Dickerson - 28/08/2021 - 22:32
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Medieval Ring Depicting God Mars Will Earn Pensioner a Fortune
... metal detectorist, discovered that he had found a rare medieval ring depicting Roman god Mars forty years ago. A ... metal detectorist, discovered that he had found a rare medieval ring depicting Roman god Mars forty years ago. He ... metal detectorist estimated that it possibly dated back to medieval times. Fox News quotes the retiree as stating that ...
Ed Whelan - 26/08/2019 - 06:57
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Medieval Manuscripts Are Full of Knights Fighting Snails
... an illuminated manuscript, keep an eye out for images of medieval knights fighting off snails. Of all the villains in ... an illuminated manuscript, keep an eye out for images of medieval knights fighting off snails. Of all the villains in ... the scene of a diminutive snail battling it out with a medieval knight, and often having the upper hand to boot, ...
Cecilia Bogaard - 31/07/2022 - 22:54
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Medieval Alemannic Warriors Welcomed Foreigners into their Fold
... resting place in this high-ranking warrior type burial. Medieval Sword contains Cryptic Code. British Library appeals for help to crack it. Double Medieval child burial, one Pagan, one Christian, mystifies ... Dance Macabre: How the Dead Danced with the Living in Medieval Society Burial site reconstructions and location. ( ...
ancient-origins - 07/09/2018 - 14:01
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Medieval Caltrop Defense Weapon Coming to the Aid of Ukrainian Resistance
... production of caltrops, a defense device widely used in medieval times. According to the Daily Star , in the city of ... the Art of Steel workshop known for its production of medieval armor for cosplay and historical re-enactment has ... an equally deadly and effective substitute for the medieval caltrop. Crow's feet boards studded with spikes are ...
Sahir - 10/03/2022 - 17:39
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Medieval Sword from the War of the Two Peters Unearthed In Spanish Castle
... a rare discovery during their second season of work at a Medieval castle in Aín, Castellón, Spain. The have ... a rare discovery during their second season of work at a Medieval castle in Aín, Castellón, Spain. The have ... de Santiago and the lost Sword of Jacques de Molay The Medieval Spanish sword has a spherical pommel, two bronze ...
Alicia McDermott - 27/12/2018 - 18:52
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Medieval Catalonian Nobility Unearthed in Santes Creus Monastery
... with the intact sarcophagi corresponding to members of medieval Catalan nobility. Based on existing documentation, ... other titles held during his lifetime. Feudalism and the Medieval Village Hierarchy Cemetery Reveals Medieval Equivalent of Social Benefits System The restoration ...
Sahir - 01/03/2024 - 16:49
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The 'Medieval Meme’ That Has Britain Excited
A silver badge which is described as the medieval equivalent of today’s popular meme phenomenon is ... a goat. If it sounds a bit odd, that’s because it is. Medieval badges were usually far more obvious representations ... of Many Names, Homes, and Roles So can the meaning of the medieval meme be deciphered? Well, the BBC says it is thought ...
Gary Manners - 23/03/2021 - 00:57
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Jus primae noctis: Did Medieval Lords Really Sleep With Serf Brides First?
... seigneur, or “right of the first night,” is an alleged medieval custom which permitted lords to engage in sexual ... , or “right of the first night,” is an alleged medieval custom which permitted lords to engage in sexual ... is a custom, a law, or a simply a sordid myth. Ancient and Medieval References to jus primae noctis Jus primae noctis is ...
Jake Leigh-Howarth - 10/06/2022 - 14:47
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Would you take a Medieval Journey? Man recreates Pilgrimage across England with period supplies only
... but one man is taking that to heart by going on a medieval pilgrimage across England. He is living and ... a woolen cloak for protection and a venison pie from a medieval recipe” reports BBC News . Steven Payne: Seen ... Day, with the journey ending on December 29. Retracing Medieval Steps Payne’s pilgrimage will retrace the route ...
lizleafloor - 17/12/2015 - 00:52
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Every Medieval Enthusiasts Dream: Dukes Castle Unearthed in Brittany
... been unearthed, offering a glimpse into the grandeur of medieval Brittany. INRAP In an exciting revelation for both ... been unearthed, offering a glimpse into the grandeur of medieval Brittany. An Inrap team – commissioned by the City ... built at the end of the 18th century on the ruins of the medieval castle . A second phase of excavation, carried out ...
ancient-origins - 28/03/2024 - 17:03
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‘Bradford Tooth Fairy’ Solves Mystery of Medieval Priest Teeth
... has discovered the startling story behind the lives of Medieval priests, just by looking at their teeth! The ... teeth, providing a ‘startling history’ on the lives of Medieval priests. The Only Human Remains Found at St ... unraveled the ‘startling history’ behind 800-year-old Medieval priests’ teeth. ( Telegraph & Argus ) A University ...
Alicia McDermott - 20/03/2021 - 20:32
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Medieval Remedy Could Treat Antibiotic-Resistant Infections
... been made by experts, all thanks to a 1000-year-old medieval English medical text. A treatment, that dates to ... has been made by experts, all thanks to a 1000-year-old medieval English medical text. A treatment, that dates to the ... , is helping researchers to treat a serious condition. The medieval treatment can help medical professionals to treat ...
Ed Whelan - 29/07/2020 - 21:49
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20 Bizarre, Crude and Downright Weird Sketches in Medieval Manuscripts
Many medieval manuscripts are works of art with devotional ... mundane to the bizarre, obscene and just plain weird. Many medieval manuscripts are works of art with devotional ... naughty nuns, butt trumpets, and murderous beasts, these medieval texts are full of surprises! The Pooping King. A ...
Joanna Gillan - 08/09/2022 - 22:53
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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. In medieval times , hand cleanliness was essential after a day ... couldn't afford these options. In the absence of soap, medieval households used ash as an alternative. Ash, derived ...
Robbie Mitchell - 23/06/2023 - 20:59
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Craco: The Abandoned Medieval Ghost Town of Italy
... empty eye sockets and the streets and buildings of this medieval town seem to have literally been vacated overnight, ... in Mel Gibson’s the Passion of the Christ . Craco: A Medieval Village with Ties to the Bronze Age Craco is a former medieval village located in the earthquake-prone Basilicata ...
Bryan Hill - 20/10/2021 - 01:58
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Medieval Sea Monster Was Likely a Whale, New Research Reveals
... was therefore dismissed as legend despite the testimony of medieval fishermen and sailors who’d claimed to have seen ... But according to marine archaeologist John McCarthy and medieval historians Erin Sebo and Matthew Firth from Flinders ... from Around the World The Evolution of Sea Monsters on Medieval Maps McCarthy noted this sea monster from ...
Nathan Falde - 02/03/2023 - 21:58
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Metal Detectorist In Scotland Unearths Rare Medieval Knife
... He has found a very rare and beautifuly decorated early medieval knife in its original scabbard. Metal detectorists ... He has found a very rare and beautifuly decorated early medieval knife in its original scabbard. This find is something of a first and is providing a window into medieval Scottish history. The find was made by ...
Ed Whelan - 01/12/2020 - 02:44