Medieval women used falconry to subvert gender norms

Hawks offered women both real and symbolic means to express gender, power and status within a male-dominated world.

Did European Medieval Women Really 'Poison' Their Husbands Everyday? Breaking Down The Viral Claim

Every few months, a post does the rounds claiming that women in the Middle Ages in Europe routinely poisoned their husbands ...
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Medieval women had their first child much later than previously thought, says researcher

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'We are taking her back' — Why St Brigid is being reclaimed by modern Irish women

As a bold reimagining of St Brigid arrives in bookshops this weekend, Gemma Fullam speaks with author Kim Curran and fellow ...
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The miraculous medieval surgery that saved King Henry V’s life

In 1403, a rebellion broke out in England that would culminate in one of the bloodiest battles to ever take place on English ...

Why has a less invasive smear test alternative taken so long?

There’s finally a smear test alternative – but why has it taken so long? - IN FOCUS : As scientists discover that menstrual ...
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Rothenburg ob der Tauber cozy medieval evening walk (4K)

This cozy evening walk explores the medieval streets of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Soft lights, cobblestones, and half timbered houses create a calm blue hour atmosphere.

Play to focus on Dorset women down the years

A new play focussing on Dorset women through the centuries is coming to the county this summer - and organisers are looking ...

If a club has this one line in its dress code, I know it values women golfers

One line in a dress code policy doesn’t make or break a golf experience. But when you’re a woman playing golf, you’re a minority entering a space that has an intimidating male-dominated history. When ...
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Release Date Set for Hugh Jackman's Old Robin Hood Movie

Hugh Jackman‘s upcoming Robin Hood movie’s summer release date has been revealed by A24. The Death of Robin Hood‘s release ...

Auditions open for new play about Dorset women’s lives

A fierce and inspirational new play focussing on Dorset women through the centuries is coming to the county this summer.
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As the Taliban continue their war on women and girls, it is clear that appeasement has failed

Major powers have renewed diplomatic links while others seek deals to deport migrants. And all the while gender repression is getting worse, warns UN special envoy and former UK prime minister Gordon ...