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History How tally sticks were used in medieval England Gareth Branwyn

currency Medieval English people used to pay their rent in eels Thom Dunn

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sports Traditional medieval football game in England ends in (surprise!) a massive brawl (video) David Pescovitz

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courts Just be thankful you're not a medieval penis investigator Gareth Branwyn

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fake news Why the Queen is up in Meghan's uterus, and how to tell you'll be dead in 23 hours, in this week's dubious tabloids Peter Sheridan

religion Interview: Dr. Karl E H Seigfried talks Ásatrú, Heathenry and beards Séamus Bellamy

novels Interview with Ken Follet about forthcoming 3rd book in Kingsbridge series: A Column of Fire Mark Frauenfelder

art Hot Cockles and other weird medieval party games Andrea James

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