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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

OMG science

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.

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.

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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.

SF parents

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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.

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Touching Parchment by Kathryn M Rudy (Book Review)

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Over 110,000 Medieval Manuscripts May Have Been Copied by Women - Medievalists.net

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Touching Parchment by Kathryn M Rudy (Book Review)

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Over 110,000 Medieval Manuscripts May Have Been Copied by Women - Medievalists.net

Alternative medicine

Mummy mystery solved: air-dried' priest was embalmed via rectum

Austrian mummy was embalmed in an unexpected way via the rectum, revealing unique preservation methods.

OMG science

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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

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

Early air-pollution activists fight against city smoke

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

A common humanity': the British families who tended graves of German soldiers

Tending war graves fosters reconciliation and acknowledges shared grief between former adversaries.

Over 7,000 German soldiers buried in the UK evoke a history of shared mourning.

US politics

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Here's what to know.

Newly released documents on JFK's assassination offer limited insights into an event surrounded by conspiracy but lack organizational clarity compared to prior releases.

Medieval Skeletons Reveal Gendered Health Disparities in London - Medievalists.net

The study reveals enduring disparities in health outcomes influenced by gender, challenging previous research.

The Polynesians loved him': the astonishing revelations that cast Paul Gauguin in a new light

Gauguin's controversial legacy raises questions of morality versus admiration in art appreciation.

fromHarvard Gazette

Did a socially awkward scientist set back airborne disease control?Did a socially awkward scientist set back airborne disease control? - Harvard Gazette

The acceptance of airborne diseases was hindered by the uncharismatic personalities of key researchers.

Carl Zimmer's book explores the historical misconceptions surrounding the transmission of airborne pathogens.

10 Medieval Studies' Articles Published Last Month - Medievalists.net

The article discusses using digital methods to engage the public with castle inventories from the late medieval period.

Social justice

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'Last Seen': After slavery, family members placed ads looking for loved ones

The online archive 'Last Seen' reveals the heart-wrenching search of formerly enslaved people for lost family members.

London politics

Researchers uncover stories of Black Londoners who escaped slavery

Black Londoners escaped slavery and formed communities in the East End, similarly to the US Underground Railroad.

fromThe New Yorker

Dredging Up the Ghostly Secrets of Slave Ships

Maritime archaeologists are excavating slave shipwrecks to reconnect Black communities with their ancestral history.

UK news