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Perforated Skulls From Middle Ages Found in Spain
Two skulls belonging to individuals who underwent the ancient form of surgery known as trepanation have been unearthed in Spain.
7 Things You Didn’t Know About Joan of Arc
To commemorate Joan of Arc’s 600th birthday, explore some facts about the legendary “Maid of Orléans” that might come as a surprise.
Is the Black Death the Ancestor of All Modern Plagues?
Scientists have sequenced the genome of the bug responsible for the Black Death, which killed up to half of Europe’s population in the mid-14th century.
Can We Stop Blaming Rats for the Black Death?
A new study suggests that humans, not vermin, spread the Black Death, and that the disease may not have been bubonic plague after all.
Who Were the Knights Templar?
Get the facts on the mysterious medieval order known as the Knights Templar, which was dissolved 700 years ago but has recently made news headlines.
In Shining Armor, Medieval Knights May Not Have Shone
Heavy armor may have been medieval knights’ worst enemy, according to new research.
They’re Back: A Bed Bug History
Many American cities are plagued by the worldwide resurgence of bed bugs, pesky critters with a history that dates back to ancient times.
