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Flyting Words: The Medieval Origins of the Insult Rap Battle
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Flyting, which was essentially a verbal contest of poetic abuse, was public entertainment in the 15th and 16th centuries. Think of it as the rap battle of medieval times.
10 Castles in England: From Medieval Fortresses to Mansions
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England’s landscape is dotted with stone towers, curtain walls, and battlements that tell stories of war, royalty, and everyday life in the castles in England. From medieval fortresses to Tudor mansions, these historic sites span the full sweep of English history.
The 'Hanged, Drawn and Quartered' Execution Was Even Worse than You Think
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This was no mere execution. In addition to being hanged until "almost" dead, body parts were taken out and burned before the head was cut off. And we haven't got to the quartering yet.
The Letter 'Ñ': How a Tilde Saved Space for Medieval Scribes
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The letter "ñ" is Latin small letter (aka lowercase letter) found in Spanish words. A tilde (the squiggly line over the letter) distinguishes "ñ" from "n" and gives it different pronunciation. For instance, in Spanish, "ano" is pronounced "ah-no" and "año" is pronounced "ahn-yo." And for the record, these two words have very different meanings as well.
How Castles Work
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Castles played an important role in the staging of conquests and the defending of territories. Learn more about castles and find out how castles were built.
How Knights Work
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Knights were medieval warriors that were highly trained from a young age. Learn about knights and the process of training to become a medieval knight.
5 Castles in Germany That Look Straight Out of Fairy Tales
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If you're planning a trip through Europe and want a dose of real-life medieval fantasy, start with castles in Germany.
The Ridiculous History of the Chastity Belt
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Chastity belts were supposedly worn by women in the Middle Ages to keep them from having sex. A literal lock for a woman's nether regions. But how much truth is there to this torture device?
Ridiculous History: When People Thought They Were Made of Glass
From royalty to the layperson, the glass delusion was common in medieval Europe. Learn more about the glass delusion at HowStuffWorks Now.
Who Is the Controversial Green Man on the Royal Coronation Invitation?
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His leafy face can be found in medieval cathedrals and on garden paving stones all over Europe, but what is the story of the Green Man?