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Why Did Monks Draw Killer Bunnies, Jousting Sna...
Medieval manuscripts are full of murderous rabbits, jousting snails, and fart jokes. Here’s why monks filled holy books with such chaos.
Why Did Monks Draw Killer Bunnies, Jousting Sna...
Medieval manuscripts are full of murderous rabbits, jousting snails, and fart jokes. Here’s why monks filled holy books with such chaos.
The Cadaver Synod: When Medieval Politics Got E...
Discover the Cadaver Synod, the bizarre medieval trial where a pope’s corpse was dug up, dressed, and put on trial. Yes, it’s as unhinged as it sounds.
The Cadaver Synod: When Medieval Politics Got E...
Discover the Cadaver Synod, the bizarre medieval trial where a pope’s corpse was dug up, dressed, and put on trial. Yes, it’s as unhinged as it sounds.
Unicorn Nuns: When Medieval Art Went Mystical (...
Unicorns, chastity, and some very determined nuns — discover the weirdly symbolic world of unicorn nun art in medieval manuscripts.
Unicorn Nuns: When Medieval Art Went Mystical (...
Unicorns, chastity, and some very determined nuns — discover the weirdly symbolic world of unicorn nun art in medieval manuscripts.
The Groom of the Stool: The Royal Butt-Wiper Wh...
Meet the Groom of the Stool, the royal servant who wiped the king’s bottom — and wielded surprising political power in Tudor England.
The Groom of the Stool: The Royal Butt-Wiper Wh...
Meet the Groom of the Stool, the royal servant who wiped the king’s bottom — and wielded surprising political power in Tudor England.
Weird Medieval Medical Practices (Part 2): Leec...
From urine taste tests to astrological surgeries, medieval medicine was wild. Here’s part two of the strangest cures from the Middle Ages.
Weird Medieval Medical Practices (Part 2): Leec...
From urine taste tests to astrological surgeries, medieval medicine was wild. Here’s part two of the strangest cures from the Middle Ages.
Medieval Butt Trumpets: The Flatulent Fanfare o...
Why did medieval artists draw monks and peasants blasting trumpets from their behinds? The weird truth behind the Middle Ages’ fart-powered fanfare.
Medieval Butt Trumpets: The Flatulent Fanfare o...
Why did medieval artists draw monks and peasants blasting trumpets from their behinds? The weird truth behind the Middle Ages’ fart-powered fanfare.