People in the Middle Ages Slept Sitting Upright – Fact or Fiction?!
One popular idea about life in the Middle Ages is that people in the Middle Ages slept sitting upright with their backs leaning against the headboard because they feared death…
Soap & its Alternatives in the Middle Ages
One common association with the Middle Ages is that everybody was always dirty. And while that is a cliche that is commonly projected in movies, it is still not true.…
PTSD in Ancient Greek, Roman, & Medieval Warfare
Today, PTSD and mental trauma is a topic that rightfully gets a lot of awareness. But when you think about it, then that kind of awareness is pretty new and…
Leisure Activities of Medieval Knights – What did knights do for fun?
When we think of medieval knights then we usually imagine warriors in suits of armor fighting on horseback. And indeed, knights were highly effective warriors (more on the effectiveness of…
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