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The Mythological Ancestry of England's Medieval Kings - Medievalists.net

What do a pagan war god and a serpent-tailed fairy have in common? Both were claimed as ancestors by England's medieval kings, who used myth and legend to elevate their status and reinforce their right to rule.

History

fromArs Technica

2 months ago

Cambridge mapping project solves a medieval murder

The Medieval Murder Maps project reveals the dark connections between aristocracy and crime in medieval London.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

3 months ago

Aristocrat Constance Marten tells jury a member of her family doesn't want me alive'

Constance Marten claims her aristocratic family poses a threat to her safety, alleging harassment linked to their influential connections.

fromwww.theguardian.com

3 months ago

The aristocrat diet: why do posh people eat such beige, bland, boring food?

The Aristocrat Diet reflects class distinctions in food preferences, emphasizing richness while avoiding lower-class foods.

History

fromMedievalists.net

4 months ago

What Medieval Women Read - Medievalists.net

Women in the Middle Ages were not only readers but also maintained substantial libraries, challenging the notion of exclusive male literacy.