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Researchers cite new evidence of how a medieval British noblewoman may have plotted to exact revenge and help kill her former lover, a priest, nearly 700 years ago.
Retropolis Just how bloody was medieval England? A ‘murder map’ holds some surprises. The University of Cambridge project reveals sky-high homicide rates in medieval London, York and Oxford ...
A map pinpointing hundreds of homicides in 14th-century England could help teach medieval history. By Isabella Kwai A spice merchant stabbed by a fruit seller over a longstanding feud. A street ...
SAINT George’s Day is a day of celebration across England, as people celebrate the history of the country. Normally celebrated on 23rd April each year, the date has been moved in 2025 for a v… ...
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While Early Medieval England did not have set burial traditions, it was common practice at the time for the body of the deceased to be arranged facing upward, MOLA said in a news release on Monday.
It's eggnog season. At Scoma’s Restaurant in San Francisco, this holiday's batch of eggnog began 11 months ago. Eggnog’s roots date back to medieval England with “posset,” which included ...
Medieval England’s Jews didn’t just work in finance. “Some would be selling wine, food, cheese,” Marcus Roberts, the director of J-Trails, an Anglo-Jewish heritage organization, explained.
We are going to travel back in time now to medieval England, thanks to professor Manuel Eisner of the University of Cambridge. MANUEL EISNER: Early in the morning, there would be large markets.
Analysis of the remains of a young Medieval girl, who was buried face down with her ankles potentially tied together, suggests extra measures were taken to ensure “she could not ‘return ...
England adopted St George as its patron saint in the 14th century during the reign of King Edward III. He was chosen for his virtues of courage, honour, and chivalry, which resonated with medieval ...