medieval
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10 Worst Misconceptions About Medieval Life You’d Get From Fantasy Books
Some tropes are so ingrained in Medieval-inspired fantasy stories that it’s tempting to think that they represent real aspects of Medieval life. But often these stories are just reinforcing myths and misconceptions about life in the Middle Ages.
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Scientists Are Brewing Medieval Potions To Fight Hospital Superbugs
Last month, a microbiology lab in Nottingham, England made international headlines when it unearthed a substance that kills methicillin-resistant staph, one of the deadliest superbugs of modern times. The most astounding part about the find? It was a 1000-year-old Viking potion.
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Amazing Ancient Viking Sun Compass Even Worked After Sunset
Even the best scout prefers to navigate during the day. The Vikings, apparently, would have laughed at such a preference — according to new research, the North Atlantic seafarers’ sun compass was so advanced it even worked after dark, thanks to clever engineering and mystical crystals.