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In the summer of 1212, Europe witnessed one of the most heartbreaking and baffling episodes in medieval history. Thousands of children,...

Explore the strangest and most dangerous medieval cures, from bloodletting to powdered mummies, and discover why medieval medicine often harmed more than it healed.

The Middle Ages were never simple. They were a world of contrasts—of glittering cathedrals and plague pits, of knights in shining armor...

When images of the Black Death come to mind, one figure often looms larger than life: the plague doctor , dressed in a long black cloak,...

For thousands of years, humans have turned to the natural world for healing, protection, and guidance. Among the herbs and plants that...

For centuries, justice in Europe was not confined to courts or prisons. It was enacted in the most visible and theatrical way possible:...

Throughout history, humanity has been fascinated by the idea of eternal wandering. Legends of men cursed to walk the earth forever appear...

The vampire has become one of the most enduring figures in folklore and popular culture. With pale skin, sharp fangs, and an insatiable...