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Medieval

This image depicts a 1288 judicial duel in Bern, Switzerland, the only recorded instance of a man and woman fighting in a trial by combat: The woman ultimately emerged victorious.

Why Medieval Women Sometimes Fought in Bloody Trials by Combat

In cases of rape and sexual violence, women had few other avenues for seeking justice.

Asia London Palomba August 23, 2024

Chigasaki, Japan

Sagami River Bridge Ruins

These medieval wooden bridge pillars appeared out of nowhere in the aftermath of a huge earthquake.

West Stow, England

West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village

This meticulously reconstructed early medieval settlement offers an immersive experience of daily life in an Anglo-Saxon community.

Escalinata del Óvalo

This grandiose staircase was part of the revival of a medieval Spanish architectural style combining Christian and Islamic influences.

Coriander <em>or cilantro</em> has a long history in Italy.

Why Italy Fell Out of Love With Cilantro

Coriander went from ancient staple to persona non grata.

Andrew Coletti July 1, 2024

Casa dels Gegants

Discover everything there is to know about Catalan giants and "Big-Heads."

Sesimbra, Portugal

Chapel of Espírito Santo dos Mareantes

Ghostly ship drawings grace the walls of this medieval hospital.

Vienna Cloth Measures

Vienna, Austria

Vienna Cloth Measures

These two 15th-century metal rods allowed people to check if they were swindled or not.

Bradford-on-Avon, England

Tithe Barn

One of the largest medieval barns in England and architecturally one of the finest.

Lullington, England

Lullington Church of the Good Shepherd

This tiny church is one of England's smallest.

Poznań, Poland

Medieval Execution Pole

This 16th-century pole was once used in brutal public executions.

Häxan sets featured a mash-up of iconographies, from Satanism to classical death motifs.

Behold the Weird Glory of Häxan, A Wild 1922 Film About Witchcraft

The ground-breaking documentary blended academic research with salacious scenes of torture and nudity. Censors weren't having it.

Gavia Baker-Whitelaw April 29, 2024

Inverkeithing, Scotland

Inverkeithing Parish Church

This impressive Gothic church dates back to 1244 and stands on the site of one of the first churches in Scotland.

St. Bartholomew’s Gatehouse

London, England

St. Bartholomew’s Gatehouse

One of London’s rare Tudor-era buildings is a fate-defying gatehouse for a church.

Wunderkammer Roma Artificialia

This room of wonder is full of relics, from knights in armor to rare works of art.

Dunsfold, England

St Mary's and All Saints Church & Holy Well

An ancient yew tree and holy well nestle beside a remarkable 13th-century church.

A white church with four small turrets, two of which appear to twist

Curtea de Argeș, Romania

Curtea de Argeș Monastery

According to a gruesome legend, an architect sacrificed his wife to build this spectacular, 16th-century cathedral.

Gamle Færgestræde

Helsingør, Denmark

Gamle Færgestræde

Just off the city’s central station hides a quaint lamp-lit alley into medieval Elsinore.