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Millennial Bashing: Like Today, Medieval Aristocrats Blamed Youth for Ruining Society
... young people are ruining society is nothing new. I teach medieval English literature, which gives ample opportunity to ... young people are ruining society is nothing new. I teach medieval English literature, which gives ample opportunity to ... urge to blame younger generations goes. The most famous medieval English author, Geoffrey Chaucer, lived and worked ...
ancient-origins - 16/07/2017 - 01:54
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Archaeologists Unearth a Medieval Skeleton with a Prosthetic Hand
... discovery in Freising, Germany, experts have unearthed a medieval skeleton equipped with an iron prosthetic hand. In ... discovery in Freising, Germany, experts have unearthed a medieval skeleton equipped with an iron prosthetic hand. The ... post-amputation. Like Something Out of The Walking Dead: Medieval Warrior Found with Knife Hand Prosthesis 16th ...
Joanna Gillan - 28/10/2023 - 18:18
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Hidden Medieval Rooms Found in Sudan Contain Rare Nubian Christian Art
... in Dongola, Sudan – a series of hidden rooms beneath a medieval monastery featuring stunning Christian art unlike ... in Dongola , Sudan – a series of hidden rooms beneath a medieval monastery featuring stunning Christian art unlike ... “UMMA – Urban Metamorphosis of the community of a Medieval African capital city”, according to a press ...
Sahir - 08/04/2023 - 14:51
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Ismail al-Jazari: Medieval Muslim Inventor and "Father of Robotics"
The medieval period saw the rise of many new inventions all ... the rich world of art and science that blossomed in the medieval Muslim world. Join us today as we explore ... overlooked today, Ismail al-Jazari was a fascinating medieval Muslim inventor. Source: Public domain His book was ...
Aleksa Vučković - 13/12/2020 - 21:19
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Garden Rockery Decorative Piece Turns Out to Be Rare 600-Year-Old Hand Cannon!
... piece for a garden rockery has turned out to be a valuable medieval artifact! A seemingly ordinary cannon purchased ... piece for a garden rockery has turned out to be a valuable medieval artifact! The unsuspecting owner, unaware of its ... to the early 15th century, solidifying its prominence in medieval warfare , reports Hansons. Hand cannons were ...
Sahir - 19/06/2023 - 18:55
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Chilling battles: How Medieval Knights Fought in the Freezing Cold (Video)
... their full suits of armor is a familiar image from medieval times. The clanking of metal and the sight of ... with their full suits of armor is a familiar image from medieval times. But what was it really like to wear such ... particularly in freezing temperatures? The life of a medieval knight was not all tournaments and chivalry . In ...
Robbie Mitchell - 13/04/2023 - 20:59
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Huge UK Archaeology Excavations Project Unearths Prehistoric, Roman, Anglo-Saxon, and Medieval Sites!
... settlements, a Roman military camp, remnants of a Medieval village, and a wealth of archaeological treasures. ... settlements, a Roman military camp, remnants of a Medieval village, and a wealth of archaeological treasures. ... of Roman pottery kilns to Anglo-Saxon settlements and a Medieval village. Prehistoric burial grounds and henge ...
Alicia McDermott - 28/03/2018 - 23:00
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Archaeologists Discover a Huge Stash of Medieval Coins in Hungary
... treasure of approximately seven thousand silver and four medieval gold coins in Hungary, hidden centuries ago by ... 2019, the same archaeologists found a smaller cache of 150 medieval coins in Hungary at this otherwise unremarkable ... find, comprising seven thousand silver and four gold medieval coins in Hungary. ( Ferenczy Museum Center ) The ...
Nathan Falde - 13/01/2021 - 13:27
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A War That Pail-s in Comparison to Any Other: The Medieval Bucket War
The medieval city-states of northern Italy were more competitive ... princedoms,” says Carrie Beneš, associate professor of medieval and Renaissance history at the New College of ... from competition over trade, land, and resources. Medieval Bologna ( public domain ) The area was also split on ...
Carly Silver - 24/10/2016 - 14:47
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Fortresses of the Emerald Isle: Ireland's 10 Most Enchanting Castles
... each serving as a tangible portal into into the turbulent medieval ages. Exploring all of them can be an adventure of a ... years, has witnessed the transformation of Dublin from a medieval Viking settlement into a modern European city. ... blend of various styles, showcasing its evolution from a medieval stronghold to a grand Georgian palace. Today, it ...
Aleksa Vučković - 25/11/2023 - 17:16
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Bestiary, The Book of Beasts: Compendiums of Medieval Monsters and Moral Lessons
... on the natural world, but also imparted a moral lesson to medieval readers. The Leopard, from the 13th-century ... ( Public Domain ) According to David Badke’s The Medieval Bestiary , the Middle Ages was an intensely ... copied book of the time after the Christian Bible. Indeed, medieval ecclesiastical art and literature was heavily shaped ...
lizleafloor - 19/11/2015 - 00:45
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Fantasies from Evil Spirits? Faeries in the Medieval Imagination
... the saint. But these texts only give us a top-down idea of medieval faerie belief, created as they were by an ... that faeries were devils. However, there is a rich vein of medieval vernacular literature that suggests populist opinion was at variance with this official position. The Medieval Vernacular Belief in the Faeries Richard Firth ...
nrushton - 27/01/2017 - 16:00
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Could You Survive as a Medieval Knight? (Video)
Life as a medieval knight was physically demanding, shaped by rigorous ... armor, and formidable weapons. Life as a medieval knight was physically demanding, shaped by rigorous ... Journey to Knighthood: The Hidden Steps of Becoming a Medieval Knight Advances in Medieval Knight Armor Could Not ...
Robbie Mitchell - 14/07/2023 - 21:00
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The King’s Champion: Medieval Coronation Roles, With a Twist
... life,” the palace said. The King’s Champion: Rooted in Medieval History The King's Champion is a ceremonial role that dates back to medieval times, and its origins are shrouded in legend. The ... families who have held the position for generations. Medieval coronation ceremony. The King’s Champion, rode in ...
Sahir - 29/04/2023 - 14:54
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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. Medieval hoods were commonly worn across social classes, ... willingness to challenge conventions. The exploration of medieval hoods and the evolution into the chaperone hat ...
Robbie Mitchell - 29/06/2023 - 17:00
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The Exceptional Craftmanship Behind Medieval Arrows (Video)
Discovering the craftsmanship behind medieval arrows is a journey into the precision and ... and arrow smiths. Discovering the craftsmanship behind medieval arrows is a journey into the precision and ... tool, highlighting the dedication of those who supplied medieval armies with hundreds of thousands of them. Study ...
Robbie Mitchell - 02/09/2023 - 17:00
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What English Site is So Favored that Human Activity Spans Across 12,000 Years There?
... Age burials and roundhouses, a strong Roman-era presence, medieval features, and post-medieval structures. A medieval era silver coin. ( Lincolnshire County Council ) ...
Mark Miller - 25/02/2017 - 22:16
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How to Be A Chivalrous Knight in Shining Armor: Follow the Code!
The chivalry of a Medieval knight is indisputable, right? I mean, they had a ... it was necessary to be chivalrous. The chivalry of a Medieval knight is indisputable, right? I mean, they had a ... when they think about the Middle Ages. One definition of a Medieval knight is that he was “a man who served his ...
dhwty - 18/03/2018 - 17:45
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Carcassonne: Europe’s Largest Medieval Fortified City Was Defended by Straw Soldiers
... Cité - the latter being the finest example of a fortified medieval town in Europe. These well-preserved fortifications ... on the Stonework of one of France’s Greatest Medieval Sites Game of Thrones Creates a Romantic and Grotesque Pseudo-Medieval World, Revealing Modern Perceptions of the Past ...
dhwty - 02/05/2019 - 18:55
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200 Unique Medieval Horsemen Sculptures Found in the Himalayas
... Pakistan for the past three years, has discovered 200 “Medieval Stone Horsemen” dating back to the 5th century ... Pakistan for the past three years, has discovered 200 “Medieval Stone Horsemen” dating back to the 5th century AD. Peculiar Medieval Sculptures Unearthed in the Himalayas As the ...
Theodoros Karasavvas - 17/10/2017 - 13:49