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The Blemmyes of Western Europe Ancient History, Early Modern, Medieval History / November 20, 2024 / ancient greece, Eurasia/Middle Eastern history, folklore/mythology, literature Thinking ahead to Halloween 2020, I offer you you, dear reader, a suggestion, and one which is unlikely to be duplicated by your neighbors. Folks…
Medieval Beaver Hunting History of Science, Medieval History / December 2, 2024 / animals, art, Christian history, medicine, religion, weapons Sometimes Medieval art gets weirder the more you look at it. For instance, take these scenes of an animal fleeing from a hunter: the creature…
Hans Memling’s “Allegory of Chastity” Medieval History / September 19, 2024 / art, Christian history, history of sex, religion Here is a picture of the Flemish artist Hans Memling’s _Allegory of Chastity_, and although it was done in the 15th century, it testifies to…
The Dark History of the Kittanning Trail Early Americas, Live Reporting, Long 19th- 20th centuries / November 20, 2024 / Christian history, environmental history, religion, U.S. natural parks, warfare In the southeastern part of Pennsylvania, a range of mountains that make up part of the Tuscarora State Forest (see second photo) run in a…
