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The Centuries-Old Plays Helping to Revitalize a Once-Lost Language
One challenge: finding actors who speak Cornish.
London, England
The Wallace Collection Armory
An eccentric Victorian aristocrat's enormous collection of medieval armor and weapons from around the world.
Chatillon, Italy
Ru du Pan Perdu
For centuries this cliffside aqueduct was believed to be of Roman origin, but it actually dates to the medieval era.
Norwich, England
Norwich Castle Museum
This medieval castle is filled with an eccentric collection that ranges from ancient Egyptian artifacts to taxidermy to a mummified hand that was cut off during a duel.
Dalgety Bay, Scotland
St. Bridget's Kirk
Wander around the extensive remains of this 12th-century medieval church.
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A Secret History of Venice Is Written on the Walls of Its Quarantine Stations
A look inside the Mediterranean trading power, courtesy of its hard-working 16th-century porters.
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Found: An Early Merlin Tale, Hidden for Centuries
The fragments tell a new version of the magician's encounter with the enchantress Viviane.
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9 Places to Experience the Wonder of Alchemy
For when you want to transform lead into gold or stir up the Philosopher’s Stone in your crucible.
Bergamo, Italy
Cappella Colleoni
If you ever wanted to touch a medieval mercenary’s three testicles, look no further.
Condado de Castilnovo, Spain
Castilnovo Castle
The history of this Moorish castle includes royals, a Mexican-Spanish association, and several attempts at lodging.
Averara, Italy
Averara Skeletons
Five painted skeletons are hiding behind a church in this tiny village in the Italian Alps.
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The Quest to Recreate a Lost and ‘Terrifying’ Medieval Mead
Bochet vanished for centuries, but meadmakers are bringing it back—at least in spirit.
Brisighella, Italy
Via degli Asini (The Donkey's Road)
Built as a defensive structure, this medieval walkway road offers a unique view of the village of Brisighella.
Butuceny, Moldova
Orheiul Vechi Cave Monastery
This 13th century Orthodox monastery is built right into the Moldovan cliffside.
Mantua, Italy
Palazzo Aldegatti's Cat
This decoration above a door, an unofficial family crest, is said to come alive during the night to try to get free of the stone.
Malton, England
Wharram Percy
A deserted medieval village where bodies were once mutilated to prevent them rising from the dead.
Rocchette, Italy
Rocchettine
This long-abandoned village sits across a narrow gorge from a still-inhabited settlement that was once its twin.
Täby Kyrkby, Sweden
Täby kyrka (Täby Church)
A medieval church that contains murals from famed artist Albertus Pictor.
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