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Looking for alternative wellness hacks? Current social media trends strangely resemble medieval cures.
As expected, others don’t hold up to present-day scrutiny. Contrary to one famous 9th century CE codex, vulture eyes wrapped ...
It turns out the Dark Ages weren't all that dark. According to new research, medieval medicine was way more sophisticated ...
From peach pit salves to lizard shampoos, ancient remedies reveal that medieval folks were surprisingly savvy about wellness, ...
It turns out the Dark Ages weren't all that dark! According to new research, medieval medicine was way more sophisticated ...
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The Barbarian Tribes That Ruled the Dark Ages
During the Middle Ages, there were thousands of ethnic tribes across the world. A lot of these larger groups are well known to us, like the Vikings, the Franks, the Anglo-Saxons and the Mongols. But ...
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Dark Ages Debunked: A Closer Look at Medieval Progress
Uncover the truths about the so-called "Dark Ages" that challenge the myths taught in school. This video reveals how the medieval period was a time of significant scientific, cultural, and ...
Medieval medicine is undergoing a reputation makeover. New research reveals that far from being stuck in superstition, early Europeans actively explored healing practices based on nature, observation, ...
Why was there no Middle Ages in Mexico? It turns out the answer is a really simple one, as our expert historian explains.
There are many things that we associate with the medieval period, but generally, effective health and hygiene hacks aren’t ...