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Do You Know the Meaning of These Medieval Words?
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Huzzah, serfs and vassals! If you know your bevor from your bodkin, we have a challenge for you. See if you can impress your friends at the Renaissance faire by acing this medieval words quiz!
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.
Middle Ages
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The Middle Ages were a fascnincating time in European history. Learn more about the Middle Ages at HowStuffWorks.
When Medieval Pilgrims Wore Badges to Ward Off Plague
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The tin or lead pins medieval pilgrims wore on their hats or cloaks, some playfully risqué, were meant to protect against plague.
HBO's 'House of the Dragon' Inspired by Real Medieval Struggle
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The storyline of HBO's "House of the Dragon" reflects the real obstacles facing women who aspired to exercise royal authority in medieval society.
What the Stuff?!: The 5 Scariest Medieval Torture Devices
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Back in the Middle Ages, people (usually men) took the time to invent horrific devices to inflict suffering so grotesque… it became an artform. Here are 5 of the scariest torture devices we came up with during the medieval era.
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.
The 'Hanged, Drawn and Quartered' Execution Was Even Worse than You Think
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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.
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.