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A medieval toilet and a jet die used to predict the future were some of the findings that could help build a picture of ...
Andrzej Korpikiewicz took a scooter to the outskirts of Warsaw to see the Vistula River on the afternoon of July 1, he told ...
From hidden riverside gems to the sandy shores of water sport-friendly lakes, these lovely spots make for a great beach trip - even if you’re nowhere near the coast ...
Found in 1986 and following a 39-year conservation project, Ireland's oldest and largest medieval book shrine is now on view.
Do you know your boggards from your fartleberries? We go back in time to discover some weird and wonderful terms for spending ...
Let’s face it: Americans are late to the bidet party. Around 70% of the world doesn’t rely on toilet paper, according to Outside Magazine. Yet in the U.S., the bidet has long been seen as a ...
But an exhibition in Paris sets out to show that toilet facilities in the Middle Ages may not have been as primitive as previously thought. To prove their case, the curators have put on display the ...
Households with children might need a water closet that’s comfortable and safe for their kids. So consider toilets with a height of 150 to 250mm from floor to seat, a 200-350mm width and 450 to ...
An open-world RPG set in medieval Bohemia, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 takes a slower-paced, down-to-earth, yet occasionally more humorous approach than many of its contemporaries.
Schistosoma mansoni egg recovered from the medieval latrine in Bruges. Black bar represents 20 µm. Credit: Marissa Ledger, McMaster University Evidence of a 500-year-old African parasite in Bruges ...
Most people don’t get excited about intestinal parasite eggs preserved in 500-year-old human feces. But Marissa Ledger isn't like most people.
Step into a chess master’s dream! The checkered floor and suit of armor create an entryway fit for royalty – or at least very fancy pawns. Photo Credit: Melissa Marcum The Castle Inn stands proud and ...