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‘Terror of kings’: why the 1066 appearance of Halley’s comet terrified the medieval world

The sudden appearance of such a bright comet must have made a deep impression on those who witnessed it.

20.10.2026 10

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Giles Gasper

How medieval monks tried to stay warm in the winter

Warm rooms were often very unusual in medieval times.

08.01.2026 80

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Giles Gasper