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Does Our Stomach Define Who We Are?
In her new book, Elsa Richardson explores how the gut has been viewed across history.
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This Annual Pipe Walk Maps a Medieval Tradition in Bristol
The St. Mary Redcliffe Pipe Walk honors a legal agreement dating back to the days of Richard the Lionheart.
Lavenham, England
Lavenham Guildhall
A remarkable example of small town medieval architecture that showcases the wealth and importance of a 16th-century wool town.
Toledo, Ohio
The Cloister
Centuries-old columns from French monasteries provide structure for this courtyard within an Ohio art museum.
Paris, France
Tour Jean-sans-Peur
This tower is one of the best-preserved (and least-visited) remnants of medieval Paris.
Stow-on-the-Wold, England
The Tures
Built for herding sheep, these tiny winding lanes with medieval origins and distinctive series of narrow turns are charming walkways for humans today.
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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.
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.
Teruel, Spain
Escalinata del Óvalo
This grandiose staircase was part of the revival of a medieval Spanish architectural style combining Christian and Islamic influences.
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Why Italy Fell Out of Love With Cilantro
Coriander went from ancient staple to persona non grata.
Lleida, Spain
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, 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.
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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.
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