Search Results | middle ages
Your search for "middle ages" returned 1,263 results
How Nostalgia Works
science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/human-brain/nostalgia.htm
Nostalgia, contrary to centuries of common knowledge, appears to be a good thing. A really good thing.
Can You Name All the Countries in the Northern Hemisphere?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/can-you-name-all-the-countries-in-the-northern-hemisphere
Even if Wacko's song of the countries is a little outdated, he might be able to pass this quiz. Do you think you have the northern knowledge to beat him?
Can You Sneeze With Your Eyes Open?
science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/everyday-myths/sneeze-with-eyes-open.htm
When you're a kid, this frightening rumor burns through the playground like wildfire. After all, what could be worse than your own eyes exploding out of your head? But does it have any truth to it?
Dandruff Causes and Treatments
health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/scalp-care/problems/dandruff.htm
Dandruff can be a bothersome and embarrassing affliction. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about dandruff.
How to Get Rid of Frown Lines
health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/problems/treating/get-rid-of-frown-lines.htm
Getting rid of frown lines can be tricky. Learn how to get rid of frown lines at HowStuffWorks.
The History of Lilith, From Demon to Adam's First Wife to Feminist Icon
people.howstuffworks.com/lilith.htm
The black-haired "demoness" of folklore turns up in many ancient legends, but in the 21st century, Lilith has been recast as a feminist symbol. This is her story.
Murder! Money! Power! Art! Meet the Medici Family
history.howstuffworks.com/european-history/medici.htm
This wealthy banking dynasty of Florence rubbed shoulders with Michelangelo, Botticelli and Galileo. How did they get so wealthy and powerful? And how did they lose it all?
Our Most Difficult Knowledge Quiz
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/our-most-difficult-knowledge-quiz
Stop yelling at the screen during "Jeopardy" and try a *real* killer knowledge quiz, smart guy! (Or smart gal). We'll put your brain through its paces, we promise!
5 Memoirs That Were Too Good to Be True
entertainment.howstuffworks.com/arts/literature/fake-memoirs.htm
The stories these memoirs told were gripping, shocking - and ultimately untrue. Were you taken in by any of these literary hoaxes?
The Order of Assassins Was Very Real and Very Deadly
history.howstuffworks.com/world-history/order-of-assassins.htm
The Nizari Ismaili were some of the most feared assassins in the turbulent medieval Middle East. They used secret techniques to survive against enemies with bigger armies. That is until they finally met their match.