Medieval History
Most likely, you're aware that before it was a chemical to spray into the face of an evil-doer, "mace" was the name of a lethal medieval weapon. Unfortunately, today it's considered a bit of overkill to fight off a mugger or thief off with a blunt, heavy ball on a chain with sharp spikes. More's the pity. See if you have heard of these devices and other terminology of that era. (Special Note: If you have heard of more than a few of these, we suspect you are a medieval scholar or possibly a psychopath.)
Click here to read about words and terms such as Tirocinium, Strappado and "Pear of Anguish" from Discovery.com
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Medieval History
Top 10 Strange Medieval Terms You've (Probably) Never Heard Of
Click here to read about words and terms such as Tirocinium, Strappado and "Pear of Anguish" from Discovery.com
- Man Faces Jail For Demolishing Ancient Ring Fort
A causeway man is facing a possible five-year jail term after he was prosecuted for demolishing an ancient ring fort on land belonging to his family. In the first case of its kind to be heard in an Irish Court, John O'mahony with an address at Clashmealcon,...
- The Melodies Of The Emperors
In ancient China, court music was so valued that musicians and their instruments were buried with the emperor after the ruler?s death. In fact, so respected was such music that it spread to imperial courts in Japan, Korea and Vietnam. But in the early...
- Retired Couple Find 600-year-old Medieval Silver Broach In Farm Field
A Medieval silver broach dating back 600 years which was discovered using a metal detector in a Lancashire field has been declared treasure. An inquest at Preston Coroner?s Court heard that the 35mm silver dress closure was discovered by a pair of a metal...
- World Heritage Site Hahoe Village Keeps Confucian Traditions Alive
To a background of sharp music, masked commoners let out the inner anger and sadness they have suppressed serving the noblemen through satirical words and acting. The mask dance drama, Hahoe Byeolsingut Talnori, was the only way Korean commoners could...
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