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Brașov, Romania
Strada Sforii (Rope Street)
This snug medieval lane is one of the narrowest streets in the world.
essential guide
A History Buff's Guide to Medieval London
Eight places to see hidden remnants of the Middle Ages.
Gdańsk, Poland
The Three Boar Heads of Gdańsk
A mysterious emblem tucked in an small alleyway is actually the coat of arms of a heroic medieval family.
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How Alchemy Has Been Depicted in Art Through the Ages
Secret symbols aplenty.
Bydgoszcz, Poland
Museum of Soap and History of Dirt
Come to this Polish museum to take a good, clean look at filth.
Coventry, England
Spon Street
A preserved block of timber buildings from the city's industrial era in the Middle Ages.
Liège, Belgium
Collégiale Sainte-Croix de Liège
A once-magnificent collegiate church is falling into ruin.
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The Incredibly Disturbing Historical Practice of Gibbeting
There is no end to the variety of metal torture devices of yore.
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Watch an Impromptu Medieval Icelandic Hymn Sung in a Modern Train Station
The acoustics of the German transit hub perfectly suit the centuries-old song.
Fatehpur Sikri, India
Fatehpur Sikri
An imperial fortress city that incorporated cultural elements from the entire Mughal empire, only to be abandoned the year it was finished.
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How to Keep a Zibaldone, the 14th Century's Answer to Tumblr
After their invention by Venetian merchants, forms of these books were kept by everyone from H.P. Lovecraft to Thomas Jefferson.
Vernon, France
The Old Mill of Vernon
A quaint medieval millhouse hovers surprisingly above the waters of the Seine.
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Found: An Ancient Mexican Codex-Within-a-Codex
Researchers used lightwaves to discover a hidden palimpsest.
Hanko, Finland
Pike's Gut
The etchings on this narrow channel between two islands bear witness to maritime travelers who have passed through since the Middle Ages.
Winchester, England
Winchester Round Table
A medieval replica of King Arthur's legendary table, the Round Table hanging in Winchester Castle was decorated by Henry VIII.
Alnwick, England
Alnwick Castle
This iconic 1,000-year-old medieval castle is a favorite of the film industry, most notably as the location for Hogwarts in Harry Potter.
Barcelona, Spain
Sewers of Barcelona
Barcelona's historic 19th-century sewers, whose foundations were laid in medieval times, are open to the public for exploring.
Minerve, France
Minerve, France
A well-preserved medieval village nested on a rocky outcrop and surrounded by a network of cliffs, natural bridges and canyons.
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