Medieval Teeth: Shockingly Healthier Than You’d Expect
Picture medieval teeth healthier than modern ones – discover how simple diets and herbs achieved what modern dentistry struggles to match.
The Most Epic Last Stand You’ve Never Heard Of
Five hundred Knights of Malta faced 40,000 Ottoman warriors in a legendary siege that would reshape Mediterranean history.
Mensur: Germany’s Extreme Sword-Fighting Tradition
This centuries-old German tradition challenges university students to face razor-sharp blades, earning facial scars as marks of courage.
Medieval People’s Teeth: Were They Really That Bad?
Our medieval ancestors had surprisingly better teeth than those in the 1900s – but what did they know that we don’t?
When Dancing Became Deadly: Europe’s Forgotten Dance Mania
When hundreds of people danced themselves to death in medieval Europe, no one could explain the deadly epidemic that gripped entire cities.
Catholic Monks Invented the Pretzel
Glimpse into how Catholic monks transformed a simple piece of dough into one of history’s most beloved snacks.
The Battle of Waterloo Wasn’t Fought in Waterloo
Just when you thought you knew where Napoleon met his final defeat, the true battlefield location might surprise you.
The Great Papal Schism: The Day the Papacy Split in Three
When three popes claimed divine authority in 1378, the Catholic Church faced its greatest crisis, threatening Christianity’s very foundation.
Trick-or-Treating Has Roots in Medieval Traditions
From medieval prayers for soul cakes to modern candy collection, discover how an ancient tradition evolved into Halloween’s trick-or-treating ritual.
A Little Ice Age Occurred From the 14TH to the 19TH Century
Chilling evidence reveals how a mysterious cold period from 1300-1850 transformed societies and reshaped human civilization.