A Brave Mad Medieval Dogs As a Mad Medieval historian of all things dog, I've spent my life studying the great canines of the past. The war dogs of Rome, the faithful hunting companions of feudal lords, the humble herders of the British Isles—these were dogs with a purpose. They earned their keep with grit, loyalty, and the occasional battle to the death with a very grumpy badger.   Recently I watched a modern day a pampered Pomeranian named Sir Fluffington III reject a gourm

The Middle Ages, a time of valiant knights, fair maidens, and… questionable hygiene. Let's be honest, things were a bit… rustic.

The Royal Household seeks a highly skilled and exceptionally loyal individual to fill the critical role of Keeper of the King's Sanity. This isn't a job for the faint of heart. Our last Keeper was "promoted" to a decorative gargoyle after a minor misunderstanding involving the wine cellar and some "concerned" nobles. We require someone with a proven track record of keeping their master's head attached to his shoulders.

From Plague to Pilgrimage: Tourism's Dark Ages may not be that different than it is today...kind of.

Medieval Flagellation, when self-inflicted pain was in style.

Medieval Dentistry, a Tale In Pain Management!

The Hazards of Medieval Love and Courtship.

A journey through the truly bizarre world of medieval medicine.

Animal Trials was a Thing During the Dark Ages.