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A surprising number of medieval scribes were women

Every book was a laborious project during the Middle Ages. And according to a first-of-its-kind quantitative review, more than a…

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Rare Merlin and King Arthur text found hidden in binding of medieval book

Variations on the classic Merlin and King Arthur legends span hundreds, if not thousands, of retellings. Many are documented within…

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Medieval mummy found in accused smuggler’s home

Turkish authorities in the historic city of Niğde recently detained six people after finding an unusual possession in one of…

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A medieval Bishop’s ring from more than 800 years ago is up for auction : NPR

The gold ring was uncovered in 2019. Noonans hide caption toggle caption Noonans It sounds like a dream scenario for…

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‘Devil’s money’ discovered at medieval cult site

An early medieval archeological site in the eastern Netherlands likely hosted cult rituals involving the “devil’s money.” But while the…

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‘Altar tent’ discovery puts Islamic art at the heart of medieval Christianity

A 13th-century fresco rediscovered in Ferrara, Italy, provides unique evidence of medieval churches using Islamic tents to conceal their high…

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Medieval toilet helps uncover lost home of the England’s last Anglo-Saxon King

A team of archeologists in the United Kingdom believe that they have found the lost residence of Harold Godwinson, the…

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Medieval Inspired Fashion Is Trending This Fall 2024

It’s not just the fashion world that’s obsessed. Pop culture is riding hard for all things medieval lately, too. Just…

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