Medieval Europe was fascinated by this Christian king in Central Asia

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Guessing Headlights on MSN

Central Europe's Crown Jewels: 15 Cities Where East Meets West

Central Europe has long been a crossroads of cultures, where Eastern and Western influences collide in fascinating ways. From ...
Travel Off Path on MSN

This Surprising Medieval European City Has Cheap Prices & Vibrant Christmas Markets

If Mariah Carey blasting on repeat in every store and decked-out town squares weren't clue enough, the holiday season has ...
Secret London

This Medieval Christmas Market Just Under Two Hours From London Is One Of Europe’s Oldest Dating Back To The Late Middle Ages – And Direct Flights From London Start At £15

Nuremberg's Christkindlesmarkt, one of Germany's most iconic Christmas markets, offers a festive winter wonderland experience just under two hours from London.

Medieval communities boosted biodiversity around Lake Constance for centuries, study reveals

One of the major realizations of the Anthropocene era has been the importance of biodiversity for the functioning of the ...
Salon

The Black Death led to the demise of feudalism. Could this pandemic have a similar effect?

In predicting the future, we often turn to our past experiences. Humanity has, after all, faced pandemics like this one before — many times, in fact — and few are as memorable and menacing as the ...
Newsweek

Yanis Varoufakis Warns Of EU ‘Feudalism’ Ahead Of Diem25 Launch

Europe is governed by "technocratic feudalism," the combative former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis has claimed, speaking to Newsweek before the launch of a new pro-democracy movement.