The chastity belt is a subject steeped in myth and misconception, often portrayed as a medieval device used to enforce female virtue through physical restraint. The image of a woman locked in an iron-clad device, her chastity safeguarded from infidelity, has become a symbol of male-dominated control and the obsession with sexual purity. Yet the […]
Delve into the complexities of sex during medieval times, uncovering notions of love, desire, and taboo in a period often misunderstood.
The Crusades: Learn of the lasting impacts of these religious and military campaigns that shaped medieval Europe and the Middle East.
Verken de veelzijdige invloed van de Zwarte Pest op middeleeuws Europa, van de epidemiologie en maatschappelijke omwenteling tot de rol van religie.
