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Weird Medieval Medicine: Bizarre Cures from the Middle Ages You Won’t Believe

Weird Medieval Medicine: Bizarre Cures from the...

Think medieval medicine was all herbs and wisdom? Think again. From worm wine to crushed emeralds and dead mouse poultices, medieval doctors had some truly bizarre cures. Discover the weirdest...

Weird Medieval Medicine: Bizarre Cures from the...

Think medieval medicine was all herbs and wisdom? Think again. From worm wine to crushed emeralds and dead mouse poultices, medieval doctors had some truly bizarre cures. Discover the weirdest...

The Bizarre Medieval Trial by Combat Between a Man and a Woman (Germany, 13th Century)

The Bizarre Medieval Trial by Combat Between a ...

In 13th-century Germany, a husband and wife could legally settle their disputes through a brutal—and wildly bizarre—trial by combat. He stood waist-deep in a hole with a club; she fought...

The Bizarre Medieval Trial by Combat Between a ...

In 13th-century Germany, a husband and wife could legally settle their disputes through a brutal—and wildly bizarre—trial by combat. He stood waist-deep in a hole with a club; she fought...

Top 10 Funniest Medieval Marginalia That Actually Exist

Top 10 Funniest Medieval Marginalia That Actual...

Explore the funniest and most baffling real-life medieval marginalia ever inked into ancient manuscripts. These hilarious illustrations—from murderous rabbits to flatulent demons—reveal the surprisingly cheeky humour of the Middle Ages.

Top 10 Funniest Medieval Marginalia That Actual...

Explore the funniest and most baffling real-life medieval marginalia ever inked into ancient manuscripts. These hilarious illustrations—from murderous rabbits to flatulent demons—reveal the surprisingly cheeky humour of the Middle Ages.

5 Medieval Creatures That Would Make Wild Pets (According to Marginalia)

5 Medieval Creatures That Would Make Wild Pets ...

Discover five bizarre and hilarious creatures from medieval marginalia that would make the wildest (and most chaotic) pets imaginable. From snail-riding knights to trumpet-bottomed demons, these fantasy animals from the...

5 Medieval Creatures That Would Make Wild Pets ...

Discover five bizarre and hilarious creatures from medieval marginalia that would make the wildest (and most chaotic) pets imaginable. From snail-riding knights to trumpet-bottomed demons, these fantasy animals from the...

Snail Knights and Butt-Trumpets: Why Medieval Marginalia Was the Internet of Its Time

Snail Knights and Butt-Trumpets: Why Medieval M...

Discover why medieval marginalia was the original meme culture—full of snarky snails, weird jokes, and rebellious scribes. Learn how monks turned manuscript margins into the Middle Ages' funniest corner of...

Snail Knights and Butt-Trumpets: Why Medieval M...

Discover why medieval marginalia was the original meme culture—full of snarky snails, weird jokes, and rebellious scribes. Learn how monks turned manuscript margins into the Middle Ages' funniest corner of...

5 Weird and Wonderful Medieval Creatures That Belong on Your Phone Case

5 Weird and Wonderful Medieval Creatures That B...

Discover 5 bizarre medieval beasts straight from illuminated manuscripts – from snail-riding knights to dog-faced men. Perfect inspo for your next gothic phone case! 🐌 1. The Snail Knight: The...

5 Weird and Wonderful Medieval Creatures That B...

Discover 5 bizarre medieval beasts straight from illuminated manuscripts – from snail-riding knights to dog-faced men. Perfect inspo for your next gothic phone case! 🐌 1. The Snail Knight: The...