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medieval-history
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The Independentscience52 days ago
DNA Analysis Confirms Medieval Same-Sex Double Burial in Poland
Scientists have confirmed that two genetically unrelated women were buried together in a mutual embrace near a 13th-century cathedral in Opole, Poland. The find marks the first genetically verified same-sex double burial from medieval Poland.
The Independentworld54 days ago
Archaeologists Recover Medieval Merchant Notebook From 14th-Century German Latrine
Archaeologists found a leather, wood and wax notebook inside a 14th-century latrine in North Rhine-Westphalia. The artifact is being restored in Münster and may offer details on medieval daily life once its text is read.
bbc.comscience95 days ago
Medieval English Texts Reveal Extinct Pronouns Used for Intimacy
Historical tales from 1,000 years ago in English literature include pronouns that are no longer in use. These pronouns appear in contexts of love and adventure. The findings highlight variations in medieval language for expressing closeness.