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Nothing hits the spot like a bit of wrestling!

Between Plagues, Medieval Peasants Enjoyed Bawdiness and Brawling

To chill like a peasant, attend a farcical play and wrestle with your friends.

Sabrina Imbler August 23, 2019

The infamous plunderers didn’t actually wear horned helmets, but they did wear ice skates made of bone.

Vikings Relaxed by Skating on Bones and Hunting on Skis

To chill like a marauding Norseman, drop your sword and take up these ancient winter sports.

Isaac Schultz August 22, 2019

For Ancient Mesoamericans, the best way to chill was to get really, really hot.

Ancient Mesoamericans Calmed Down and Hooked Up in Sweaty Steam Baths

Temazcales helped indigenous people let off steam, until colonialism came along.

Sabrina Imbler August 21, 2019

Brains, beauty, biceps.

The Fierce Women of Sparta Wrestled, Danced, and Drank

This summer, chill like an ancient lady and sweat, recite poetry, and swig wine.

Jessica Leigh Hester August 20, 2019

Mighty scary world out there. Why not do some doodles?

Did Stone-Age Humans Paint for Fun?

This summer, chill like an ancient hominin and make some art.

Isaac Schultz August 19, 2019