The Green Children of Woolpit: A Medieval Enigma
— April 17, 2026In the mid-12th century, during the tumultuous reign of King Stephen of England, the…
Yes, we admit that we picked this one simply because it starts with the word “fart,” and that makes us giggle. In reality, this word has nothing to do with flatulence, and is actually a reference to a form of running. “While Adam excelled at skipping, hopping, and jumping, his fartlek skills left much to be desired.”
In the mid-12th century, during the tumultuous reign of King Stephen of England, the…
In the dead of winter 897, inside Rome’s Basilica of St. John Lateran, one…
Just after 2 a.m. on Sunday, July 30, 1916, New Yorkers were jolted from…
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