Chastity Belts, Mead and Wanted Vikings: Medieval News Roundup
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Chastity Belts, Mead and Wanted Vikings: Medieval News Roundup


Our latest roundup of medieval news...



Our photo of the week comes from the 2015 White Truffle Fair in Alba, Italy, which included a historical reenactment. See more images from Giorgio Montersino's Flickr Album






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