middle ages

THINGS

The Middle Ages saw the rise of some truly nightmarish tools of battle. These Medieval weapons weren’t just about winning battles—they were about sending a message.

HISTORY

Turns out it’s a myth that people in the Middle Ages had a short life expectancy—but the truth behind this misconception is more heartbreaking than people know.

HISTORY

Winter is the season of peace and holidays, but not to our ancestors who were in an unbalanced fight with Mother Nature. So, without heated blankets, HVAC systems, heating pads, and radiators, how did people survive the cold winters?

THINGS

England’s Medieval Ages weren’t just an idyllic time of knights, quests, and fair maidens—they also had a hefty dose of war, disease, and dark intrigue.



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