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Medieval skeletons help reveal genetic causes of bone tumours

Two men buried in a medieval graveyard in Ireland had a genetic condition called Multiple Osteochondromas, which causes benign bone tumours. One of the disease mutations is a new discovery, so this is the first time such information has been unlocked from ancient genomic data.

Greek Fire: The first chemical weapon?

Since ancient times, civilizations have feared fire, but of all the early attempts to use it as a controllable and effective weapon, none is as intriguing as the mysterious substance that today we call ‘Greek fire’.

Results of Recent Scientific Analysis of the Vinland Map: Can You Judge a Manuscript by its Ink?

Science cannot be used to prove a work of art is genuine, but it is possible to establish that an object is likely a forgery if the materials from which it is made are inconsistent with the time period and geography of its purported origin.

Light from the Dark Ages: medieval dispatches for difficult times

Stefania Gerevini walks you through a journey in the “Dark Age”, showing examples of how, indeed, light permeated Middle Age artistic production, scientific studies, and metaphysical theories.

Medieval Representation: England’s Parliament

Democracy has many roots, some of which are medieval.

Two medieval shipwrecks discovered in Sweden

The remains of two medieval merchant vessels, known as cogs, were discovered over the summer in western Sweden during an archaeological excavation. New evidence reveals that the ships were built outside of Scandinavia in the mid-14th century.

Tournament of Ymir

February 17-19, 2023. Hosted by the Barony of Windmasters' Hill in Ellerbe, NC. Their Royal Majesties, Their Royal Highnesses, Their Royal Majesties, Their Royal Highnesses, Their Royal Majesties, Their Royal Majesties, Their Royal Highnesses, Their Royal Majesties, Their Royal Highnesses, Their Royal Majesties, Their Royal Majesties, and Their Royal Highnesses will be attending.

Raven's Cove Baronial Birthday

February 25-26, 2023. Hosted by the Barony of Raven's Cove in Richlands, NC.

Bright Hills Baronial Birthday

February 11, 2023. Hosted by the Barony of Bright Hills in Manchester, MD. Their Royal Majesties, Their Royal Highnesses, Their Royal Majesties, Their Royal Highnesses, Their Royal Majesties, Their Royal Majesties, Their Royal Highnesses, Their Royal Majesties, Their Royal Highnesses, and Their Royal Majesties will be attending.

Sir Walter Raleigh Ball

February 11, 2023. Hosted by the Canton of Buckston-on-Eno in Burlington, NC.

Nottinghill Coill Baronial Birthday 43

February 10-12, 2023. Hosted by the Barony of Nottinghill Coill in Bennettsville, SC. Their Royal Majesties, Their Royal Highnesses, Their Royal Majesties, Their Royal Highnesses, Their Royal Majesties, Their Royal Majesties, Their Royal Highnesses, Their Royal Majesties, and Their Royal Highnesses will be attending.

Day of Love III

February 11, 2023. Hosted by the Barony of Marinus in Virginia Beach, VA.

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