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King-Saint Cave Dwelling Oldest in Britain
Is this ancient cave the original residence of an Anglo-Saxon king-turned-priest? And can it really be the oldest surviving home in...
Lady Kimberly
Jul 7, 20212 min read


Pointy Poulaines Proved Painful
According to recent discoveries, our medieval ancestors were as obsessed with footwear that deformed one’s feet as we are today with...
Lady Kimberly
May 30, 20212 min read


Retiree Digs Up Medieval Ruins in Back Yard
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to uncover a medieval palace in your backyard? It’s not what you'd expect. When 81-year-old...
Lady Kimberly
May 2, 20211 min read


Juana of Castile: Devoted Wife or Unhinged Madwoman?
Those who loved their departed spouse often carry a memento to keep them ever present. Juana of Castile went one better, however: her...
anjuli26
Mar 21, 20213 min read


Birthing Girdles All the Rage with Medieval Women
A 500-year-old medieval birthing belt or “girdle” was recently tested to determine if it had once been worn or just used as a talisman....
Lady Kimberly
Mar 17, 20212 min read


Knight Riding a Snail Goat: WTF?
A recently discovered silver badge or belt decoration of a knight riding a snail atop of a goat leaves researchers wondering, WTF? A...
Lady Kimberly
Mar 2, 20211 min read


Oldest Bridge in Scotland Found
The oldest bridge in Scotland was thought lost to time and the elements… until it was found by a local historical society member. For...
Lady Kimberly
Feb 11, 20212 min read


Medieval Soldier’s Remains Found in Lake
A recent underwater inspection of a Lithuanian bridge surprised divers when they found the remains of a medieval soldier lying on the...
Lady Kimberly
Jan 5, 20212 min read


Merrymaking & Revelry: The Lavish History of Yuletide
Over the centuries, the holiday season has been celebrated with pageantry, plays, music, and feasts, following the pagan traditions of...
Lady Kimberly
Nov 12, 20206 min read


Yes, Bardcore is Now a “Thing”
A new musical trend has reached mainstream listeners: Bardcore, or medieval covers of modern songs.
Lady Kimberly
Sep 14, 20202 min read


The Werewolf: Exploring Our Fascination with Part-Human Creatures
Whether satyr, Minotaur, vampire, or centaur, no part-human creature has ever held for us the allure—or the revulsion—of the werewolf.
anjuli26
Sep 4, 20206 min read


1,000-Year-Old Recipe May Be Cure to Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
As modern bacteria become more resistant to antibiotics, scientists are looking to the past for answers.
Lady Kimberly
Aug 28, 20202 min read


Student Life During the Middle Ages
Students heading back to college this fall have much in common with their medieval ancestors.
Ken Mondschein
Aug 15, 20203 min read


Italy’s Wine Windows Offer Safety During CV19
Stores that carved small windows into their shop walls from which to serve wine during the black plague are now returning to service.
Lady Kimberly
Jul 31, 20202 min read


Death, Plague, and Ritual in the Middle Ages
With death such an omnipresent part of life, medieval people dealt with mortality in ways that we might find gruesome today.
Ken Mondschein
Jul 22, 20207 min read


Lost Recipe for Medieval Blue Ink Found
The plant used to create a popular blueish-purple ink once used in illuminated manuscripts--and the ink's recipe--has eluded scientists… unt
Lady Kimberly
Apr 19, 20202 min read


On the Lookout for a Lord Chancellor
Medieval Times in AZ is looking to hire not one but two Lord Chancellors
Lady Kimberly
May 31, 20191 min read
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