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1 week ago

Monastic music that survived Henry VIII's dissolution brought back to life

The themes are heavy the threats from disease and crop failures, not to mention powerful rulers but the polyphonic style is bright and joyful.
Music
fromMedievalists.net
4 weeks ago

What the Black Death Can Teach Us About Childhood Malnutrition and Adult Health - Medievalists.net

Malnutrition in early life may have increased resilience to the Black Death despite causing long-term health issues.
History
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Scientists Teach AI to Think About the Roman Empire

Aeneas AI successfully identified the date of Augustus's Res Gestae to around 15 CE, aiding historians in their research.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

A History of Brain Plasticity Research

Brain plasticity has been acknowledged for over 200 years, with early studies indicating that exercise can physically alter brain structure.
History
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

DNA shows ancient Egyptians had surprising foreign roots DW 07/02/2025

The first ancient Egyptian genome was analyzed, revealing insights into a potter's life during a transformative period in Ancient Egypt.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Solving the mystery of a 200-year-old ambush

The discovery of skeletons in Navarre provides new insights into the impact of guerrilla warfare during the Napoleonic War in Spain.
History
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

Female Spy Network Uncovered in Medieval Ypres, Study Finds - Medievalists.net

Rural women operated as spies during Flanders' revolt, delivering messages and gathering intelligence amidst conflict.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Many of Dead Sea scrolls may be older than thought, experts say

Recent AI research suggests Dead Sea scrolls may be older than previously thought, potentially dating from their original authors' time.
History
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

Medieval Healers Used Nettles to Treat Wounds, Not Just to Sting, Study Finds - Medievalists.net

Nettles, viewed as both a nuisance and remedy, played a crucial role in medieval healing practices and their modern comparisons.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Leprosy spread throughout America centuries before the arrival of Europeans

Leprosy existed in Indigenous Americans long before European contact, challenging historical beliefs about the disease's introduction to the continent.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

Family welcomes home Livermore World War II vet who died 81 years ago: 'This is where you belong'

Lt. Thomas Kelly's remains were finally returned to his family, providing them closure after 81 years of uncertainty following his WWII disappearance.
fromWorldhistory
3 months ago

Touching Parchment by Kathryn M Rudy (Book Review)

Rudy suggests that the visible damage on medieval manuscripts is not merely a sign of neglect but an interpretable mark that reveals emotional connections.
History
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fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Research roundup: Tattooed tardigrades and splash-free urinals

A gladiator skeleton with lion bite marks provides physical evidence of animal combat in ancient Rome.
fromThe Washington Post
4 months ago

Shakespeare may not have been a remote husband, new study finds

William Shakespeare may not have been distant from his wife Anne Hathaway, suggesting a more involved relationship during his time in London.
fromNature
4 months ago

Early air-pollution activists fight against city smoke

A 250,000-year-old footprint reveals important details about early humans' behaviors and their environment.
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