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Strange But Serious Medieval Animal Trials Were No Kangaroo Court!
One of the more unusual aspects of the Medieval world was that animals could be put on trial like ... a thing as legal animal trials! While the veracity of many Medieval animal trials is difficult to ascertai One of the more unusual aspects of the Medieval world was that animals could be put on trial like ...
dhwty - 31/05/2019 - 18:54
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An Altered Past: Modified Dice Tells Tales of Medieval Gambling in Norway
... a 600-year-old wooden dice found in Norway was used in Medieval gambling. It was apparently a prized possession of a ... a 600-year-old wooden dice found in Norway was used in Medieval gambling. It was apparently a prized possession of a ... 16.7 grams. The dice was probably used by a cheater in Medieval gambling. ( Angela Weigand, UIB ) Archaeologist ...
Alicia McDermott - 12/04/2018 - 22:58
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12th Century Church Gutted by Fire Leaving Locals Devastated
... damaged a historic church in England that dates back to medieval times. A fire has badly damaged a historic church in England that dates back to medieval times. The 12 th century church was almost gutted by ... Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service fighting the fire at the medieval church. (Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service / Facebook ) ...
Ed Whelan - 06/09/2019 - 13:53
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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. In the heart of Farleigh Hungerford's medieval castle , Chef Steve Ruddell revives ancient recipes, ...
Robbie Mitchell - 14/12/2023 - 15:30
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Bones of Medieval Saint and Princess Found Hidden in Church Wall
... that some bones located in a church wall belonged to a medieval saint and princess who played a very important role ... that some bones located in a church wall belonged to a medieval saint and princess who played a very important role ... calibrated age ranges that are in good agreement.” Medieval Saint Eanswythe in the Folkestone church, England. ( ...
Ed Whelan - 07/03/2020 - 23:06
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Scholars Uncover Signs of Medieval Life and Death on an Italian Island
... reveal important interpretative data. Craco: The Abandoned Medieval Ghost Town of Italy Medieval Alemannic Warriors Welcomed Foreigners into their Fold Monsanto: The Thriving Medieval Town Built Around Giant Boulders The burial has been ...
ancient-origins - 03/10/2018 - 14:01
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Out of Place Chinese Coins Prompt Wonder: Did Medieval Asia and Britain Interact?
... in England have people wondering about the links between Medieval Asia and Britain. A Cambridge University ... Chinese coins were unearthed in areas near other Medieval finds. The Hampshire Chinese coin was discovered ... “only around 20 miles away from the only confirmed medieval imported Chinese pottery from England, a sherd of ...
Alicia McDermott - 02/01/2021 - 01:13
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6th Century Roman Law Text Discovered After Being Hidden for Centuries Inside Parchment Recycled as Medieval Bookbinding
The secrets within medieval manuscripts can be read once again, thanks to modern ... that were once considered inaccessible. The secrets within medieval manuscripts can be read once again, thanks to modern ... Revolutionary Technology Gives Access to “Hidden” Medieval Texts By combining two imaging techniques (visible ...
Theodoros Karasavvas - 25/07/2017 - 22:49
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Medieval Walls Discovered Underneath Dutch Parliament
Archaeologists stumbled upon medieval material underneath the Dutch parliament building ... that’s long overdue. Archaeologists stumbled upon medieval material underneath the Dutch parliament building ... research, they were overjoyed to find the remains of a medieval wall. It appears that the foundations of the Dutch ...
Simon Duits - 07/12/2021 - 17:57
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Long-lost Medieval Friary Found Beneath English Car Park
... speculated over the most probable site for a long lost medieval Friary that once stood in open countryside near ... speculated over the most probable site for a long lost medieval Friary that once stood in open countryside near ... Friar Remains Perfectly Preserved After Centuries The Medieval Friary that Became a Car Park Throughout ...
ashley cowie - 18/10/2020 - 04:54
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Drolleries of the Middle Ages Included Comical Yet Sinister Killer Rabbits and Erotic Art
... spelled as drollery) is a type of marginalia found on Medieval manuscripts. Drolleries are amusing, often ... spelled as drollery) is a type of marginalia found on Medieval manuscripts. Drolleries are amusing, often ... depictions of animals and half-animals. ( Public Domain ) Medieval bestiaries are also believed to have served as the ...
dhwty - 06/04/2019 - 13:57
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The Medieval Box Bed Returns: Closing Yourself in for a Good Night’s Sleep
... space in a shared space. (WhoKnowsEast/ Michelduchaine ) Medieval Origins While they were already obsolete by the time ... the box bed had a long history of use. Its roots come from Medieval Brittany . By the 16th Century, examples of box beds ... solution to a lot of problems faced by people living in Medieval Europe. Firstly, they provided a private space. Many ...
Sarah P Young - 01/04/2019 - 00:30
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Archaeology Graduate Discovered Lost City of Trellech After Using Life Savings to Buy Field
... amateur archaeologist’s hunch led him to uncover a lost medieval town and spend £32,000 of his own money to buy the ... On the border between England and Wales, the site of the medieval town of Trellech reveals much about a tumultuous ... archaeologist’s hunch led him to uncover a lost medieval town and spend £32,000 of his own money to buy ...
ancient-origins - 09/01/2017 - 03:54
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Monsanto: The Thriving Medieval Town Built Around Giant Boulders
In most parts of Europe, the medieval period ended around the fourteenth century, right ... ages were just beginning. In most parts of Europe, the medieval period ended around the fourteenth century, right ... plain." This mountain-side village has thrived since its medieval founding, holding tight to its early traditions, ...
Riley Winters - 30/01/2018 - 18:59
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Can Medieval Artisans From Guédelon Help Rebuild Notre-Dame?
... craft persons are building a 13 th century castle, using medieval tools, designs, and techniques. The burning of Notre ... Saved Ancient Crown of Thorns from The Flames of Hell The Medieval Ruins of Oppède Le Vieux, Home to an Antipope and ... construction site in 2017. ( CC BY SA 2.0 ) Authentic medieval construction site At Guédelon, there is a dedicated ...
Ed Whelan - 06/05/2019 - 18:57
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Blood, Emeralds, Snakes & Poop: Bizarre European Medieval Plague Cures
... plague victims gave the disease its name. Throughout the medieval period and well into the 17th century, localized ... outbreaks kept decimating populations in Europe. Desperate medieval plague times called for desperate plague cures. The ... rodent fleas. But this was not known until 1894. Thus, in medieval Europe plague outbreaks were attributed to a variety ...
Sahir - 04/06/2022 - 22:57
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Medieval Living: How Did Medieval Peasants Light Their Homes? (Video)
... was lighting homes. In a time without electricity, how did medieval peasants light their homes ? From tallow candles and ... these methods sheds light on the ingenuity of our medieval ancestors and the challenges they faced. Top image: Medieval woman holding a lantern. Source: nicoletaionescu / ...
Robbie Mitchell - 29/03/2023 - 01:00
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Bed Burials Linked to Medieval Christian Husband Hunters
A burial practice among elite medieval Europeans was to be interred on their beds, a rite ... arrived in England, and why. A burial practice among elite medieval Europeans was to be interred on their beds, a rite ... and why. According to a new study published in the journal Medieval Archaeology , “bed burials” became popular in ...
ashley cowie - 31/07/2022 - 14:53
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Medieval Chivalry Wasn’t Just Knights and Valor
... of Pennsylvania, 2009) and Chivalry and Violence in Medieval Europe (Clarendon Press, 2001). Now he’s completed ... a book, commissioned by Cambridge University Press, called Medieval Chivalry, which looks at the concept generally. The ... the 11th century into the 16th century—and it underpins medieval society in many ways. “It’s an immense topic ...
ancient-origins - 07/08/2018 - 01:55
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Medieval Sword contains Cryptic Code. British Library appeals for help to crack it.
... defend the church. “It's typical of the type of swords medieval knights and barons would have used at the time of ... inscription and the blade shape are more characteristic of Medieval European swords than those of Viking origin.” ... Viking Sword Made With Technology From the Future? The Medieval sword containing a mysterious inscription. Credit: ...
aprilholloway - 09/08/2015 - 21:34