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Earrings and Infamy: The Male Ear in the Medieval Imagination - Medievalists.net

In medieval Europe, earrings carried deep symbolic weight and were viewed as markers of deviance, marginality, and even infamy, reflecting societal views on bodily adornment.
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Philip Augustus vs. the Kings of England: A Medieval Power Struggle - Medievalists.net

Philip Augustus' reign was marked by a strategic focus on diplomacy, showcasing an understanding that negotiation could be more fruitful than warfare in expanding his domain.
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Why Medieval Europeans Were Bad at Swimming - Medievalists.net

Medieval Europeans had limited recreational swimming; it was primarily viewed as a survival skill rather than a pastime.
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A Vision from Heaven: The Dream That Inspired Cluny's Great Church - Medievalists.net

Gunzo's divine vision led to the monumental expansion of Cluny Abbey, making it the largest church in medieval Europe.
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New Medieval Books: Writings (1416-1432) - Medievalists.net

Pawel Wlodkowic emphasizes the importance of self-determination and human rights in 15th-century Europe, particularly amid the rivalry with the Teutonic Order.
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Weapons, Violence, and the Crusades: A Medieval Arms Race - Medievalists.net

Medieval weapons were catalysts of chaos, exacerbating violence and crime rates across societies.
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