the everyday reality in the Dark Ages was grossly different for most. Life expectancy was short, disease was common, and ...
The standard reaction I get when telling people I've lived in two castles in my life is, understandably, one of utter ...
Ever wondered what war smells like? Or ponder the odor of love, or the stench of medieval Paris, or the sacred fragrance of ...
This village in Suffolk was once a busy medieval port, but a series of devastating floods destroyed the town, pulling houses ...
The village was once a rival to London and an important medieval hub. But a series of unfortunate storms meant much of it was ...
A medieval town in Italy offers visitors an unusual yet exhilarating ride to the summit of a historic mountain - in a ...
Among the most popular books of the time, bestiaries were filled with real and mythical animals and their lore, the ...
Seeking a reset after burnout, Julie Neis let ChatGPT choose her next home. Its answer — Uzès, in southern France — has given her the peace she was searching for.
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Were Medieval People Always Drunk

Weddings, funerals, even workdays—alcohol was everywhere in the Middle Ages. But if everyone was always drinking, how did they fight wars, build cathedrals, or survive daily life?
In St Albans, Hertfordshire you can wander medieval streets, browse boutique shops, sip something warm in cosy pubs, and soak up the festive vibes at the 1,000-year-old market ...
Medieval Fair Free Lecture SeriesLine to Life: Bringing Historical Costume to RealityPresented by historical fiction author and clothing historian Cheryl L-G Trent Author of: Medusa: Her Story and ...
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A server at Applebee's on Sam's Circle in Chesapeake became a hero when he saved a choking customer's life during what was supposed to be a birthday dinner celebration. Harvey Miller ...