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Where is this map of Scandinavia (Nicolaus Germanus, 1467)
Does anybody recognise this map?
Is there a better version online?
Update: the map was apparently printed in colour, and one version might be in Warsaw. Could also be available online, but have not ...
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Insect consumption in late middle-ages in the Northern Europe
Were insects consumed in the Northern Europe in the late Middle Ages by the rural population?
It seems natural to use any available source of food during a famine, but in order to get substantial ...
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When were weapons banned at the Thing assemblies in Norway?
First the attendants of the assemblies used the clashing of their swords and shields as an expression of their agreement, but later on weapons at the Thing assemblies were banned and the meaning of &...
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What were medieval, Viking-Era, Scandinavian laws regarding rape?
Since the vikings have a reputation for their "rape and pillage" tactics, I thought it interesting to look in depth at their legal system and learn a bit more for myself. However, viking-era legal ...
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