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A criminologist solves a 700-year-old murder: When a medieval revenge resurfaces
A criminologist from Cambridge University has managed to unravel a murder committed in London in 1337: the death of the priest John Forde.
What for centuries seemed like a brutal, unexplained cr...
In 1337, a clergyman was murdered outside a church in London. Seven centuries later, a professor of criminology at ...
curiosidades
Interesting facts about the Middle Ages: myths, customs, and surprising truths
The Middle Ages, between the 5th and 15th centuries, was much more than darkness and superstition.
This article explores surprising facts about their customs, hygiene, medicine, the lives of gen...
The Middle Ages, spanning the 5th to 15th centuries, is one of the most fascinating and mysterious periods in Europe...
Arquitectura
By whom and how were castles built in the Middle Ages
Medieval castles were symbols of power, strength, and noble residence in the Middle Ages. Commissioned by kings, nobles and military orders, they were built thanks to the work of master stonemason...
Medieval castles were the most emblematic constructions of the feudal world. They served not only as military fortre...
América
Sacred rivers that symbolized the path to the afterlife throughout the world
Throughout history, different cultures around the world have agreed on the same symbol: the river as a boundary between life and death.
From the Greek Styx to the Japanese Sanzu, these waterways ...
Despite the geographical distance, different civilizations shared the idea of rivers as thresholds between life an...
Armaduras
Discover three Historic City Centers
Explore three historic helmets that marked the evolution of armor: the Norman Spaning Helm , the medieval cap, and the 15th-century English closed helmet.
Learn about its characteristics, materi...
Spaning Helm (Spangelm in Spanish)
It is the oldest helmet, having been in use since the time of the Roman Empire...
curiosidades
Where do funeral processions and wakes come from? Mortuary traditions, from antiquity to the present day
Humanity has developed rituals to accompany the dead on their journey to the afterlife since ancient times, each motivated by its own beliefs; however, many of these rituals came to share some com...
Death, that enigma that has fascinated humanity since time immemorial, has given rise to a series of rituals and bel...
armas
Polearms and axes of the Roman Empire: tools of war and dominance
The polearms and axes of the Roman Empire were essential in the strategy, tactics and logistics of the legions. From the pilum, the throwing spear that opened enemy formations, to the dolabra, an ...
The military machinery of the Roman Empire was not only distinguished by the discipline and organization of its troop...
caballero
The shields of the Templars: protection and symbol of faith
Templar shields were essential in the Crusades, both for their defensive function and for their Christian symbolism.
Kite-shaped and with a red cross on a white background, they evolved from the...
The Templar shields, beyond being simple defensive tools, were emblems laden with profound religious and military sy...
Cultura
Scottish Kilts (Men's Scottish Skirts): History, Clans and Color Meanings
Scottish kilts, also known as skirts, are much more than a piece of clothing: they represent identity, tradition, and belonging to ancestral clans.
From its origins in the Middle Ages to its curr...
Scottish kilts , also known as Scottish skirts , are an iconic symbol of Scotland and its rich cultural history. Mor...
