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Two metres tall and with horns? The stereotype of the giant Viking persists. What skeletal finds and research actually reveal about their height is astonishing.
From Zeus to Paris: The Olympic Games combine ancient tradition with modern world politics. How did this religious festival evolve into a global movement – and what challenges does it face today?
The Middle Ages are full of surprises! We dispel common myths and reveal 10 facts that shed new light on this fascinating era.
Horns on a Viking helmet? A long-standing misconception – we reveal what archaeologists actually found and how this myth might have arisen.
From the forest to the bowstring: medieval arrows were painstakingly crafted by hand. We show how ash wood and birch pitch were once used to bring traditional arrows to life.
Horned helmets? Think again! Vikings filed their teeth and played board games at sea. This article reveals some of the other surprising facts about these Nordic seafarers.
Was Robin Hood really a flesh-and-blood person? Court records, chronicles and ballads provide surprising clues – but the truth is more complex than we might think.
Powdered faces, bright red lips and flawlessly white skin – but at what cost? Ancient beauty recipes concealed dangerous secrets behind their alluring effects.
Whether on foot, on horseback or by boat – travelling in the Middle Ages was arduous and fraught with danger. We take a look at daily distances covered, road conditions and the real dangers...
Valhalla, Bifröst, Ragnarök – few mythologies capture the imagination quite like that of the Norse gods. And right at the heart of it all: Asgard. More than just a heavenly castle...