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At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, ...
Cavalry FC came into its 2025 home debut looking to right a few missteps in its footie history. And second, get off early on the right foot at ATCO Field to help erase what was a strange subpar ...
A woman walking in the Czech Republic stumbled upon more than 2,150 early medieval silver coins. Originally stored in a ceramic pot during a time of political turmoil, the coins have sat in place ...
Strange “hairy” covers of books in medieval Europe were made from seal skin obtained from Viking descendants, a new study has found. It is rare to find medieval manuscripts in their original ...
Antisemitism in predominantly Catholic Ireland has reached "medieval" levels, according to a study conducted in December 2024. Based on interviews with 1,014 Irish Christians, the study suggests that ...
China stepped up its intervention efforts to stabilise its financial markets amid steep losses triggered by an all-out tariff war with the US, calling on at least US$1.3 trillion of funds at state ...
Science is helping researchers judge books by their covers — and revealing surprising beneficiaries of medieval trading routes in the process. Dozens of rare, fur-covered volumes from 12th and ...
Researchers identified its more distant origin. By Jack Tamisiea Medieval scribes filled volumes called bestiaries with illustrations and descriptions of fantastic creatures. The manuscripts ...
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A scientific analysis of dozens of 12th- and 13th-century books found in European monasteries reveals they were bound in sealskins procured by Norse traders from as far away as Greenland.
The Black Angels are a medium cavalry unit that can break the enemy front line with their thunderous charge. When the Black Angels hit the enemy, they force them to take tests to hold their ground ...
For many people, the use of the word medieval conjures up a time of extreme poverty, war and plague with little in the way of redeeming features. Far from the dark images offered by certain Hollywood ...