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Sin-eaters were real figures in British funerary tradition who symbolically took on the sins of the deceased through a strange ritual. Feared and necessary at the same time, they lived surrounded b...

The month of June encompasses some of the most relevant episodes in the medieval history of the Iberian Peninsula. Decisive battles, territorial conquests, urban foundations, and political crises m...

The Feltwell Sword, dated between the 4th and 5th centuries AD, belongs to the transitional period between Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages in Britain.Found in the county of Norfolk, Englan...

Medieval maces and flails emerged as a response to the evolution of armor in Europe during the Middle Ages.These impact weapons, used between the 12th and 15th centuries, did not rely on a blade, b...

The Viking raid on Lindisfarne, which took place on June 8, 793, is considered one of the most important events in medieval Europe. This attack on a monastery in northern England marked the symboli...

Boniface, known as the apostle of Germany, was one of the most influential figures of the Early Middle Ages.His missionary work, the founding of monasteries, and his role in the Christianization of...

The watchmen and guardians of the Middle Ages are part of a fascinating collection of legends that combine superstition, religion, and folk tradition. From protective forest spirits to gargoyles th...

The history of medieval manuscripts was not exclusively male. Recent studies have shown that numerous women participated as copyists in convents and religious centers, contributing to the preservat...

The flamberge stands out as one of the most unique swords of medieval Europe due to its large size and characteristic wavy blade. Used between the 15th and 16th centuries by elite troops, it combin...