Tag #Medieval History

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Harvard Rediscovers Original 1300 Magna Carta

Harvard University accidentally discovered an original 1300 Magna Carta amongst its collection, initially purchased for \$27.50 after WWII, highlighting the importance of archival research and the potential for further significant historical discoveries.

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Harvard's Unexpectedly Valuable Magna Carta

Harvard University unexpectedly found a 1300 Magna Carta copy among its archives, purchased in 1946 for \$27.50, now confirmed as an exceptionally rare official version worth millions, highlighting the document's enduring relevance.

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Harvard's $27.50 Magna Carta: A $21 Million Discovery

Harvard Law School's $27.50 purchase in 1946, initially catalogued as a copy, has been identified by UK academics as a genuine 1300 Magna Carta, one of only 25 surviving originals from that period, potentially worth millions, raising questions about historical document valuation and preservation.

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Hungarian Skull May Belong to Legendary King Matthias Corvinus

A skull unearthed in the ruins of the Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Székesfehérvár, Hungary, is believed to belong to King Matthias Corvinus (1458-1490) based on facial reconstruction analysis, which shows a high degree of similarity to his son's skull, alongside matching ...

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Schleswig Exhibition: 1066's Viking Twilight and its Modern Echoes

The "Viking Twilight" exhibition at Schleswig's Gottorf Castle (April 16 - November 2) explores the 1066 societal upheaval caused by Haithabu's destruction, using archaeological finds like the Morsum silver treasure and a Bayeux Tapestry replica to illustrate the transition from the Viking Age to th...

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800-Year-Old Remains Reveal Larger 13th-Century Binnenhof

Renovations at the Binnenhof in The Hague unearthed nearly 800-year-old building remains, revealing a 13th-century complex significantly larger than previously known, showcasing the Counts of Holland's ambition for power and wealth through grand architecture.

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Harvard's Unexpected Magna Carta: A \$27.50 Acquisition Now Worth Millions

Harvard University unexpectedly found a 1300 Magna Carta copy, confirmed by experts David Carpenter and Nicholas Vincent, purchased in 1946 for \$27.50, highlighting its historical importance amidst ongoing conflicts with President Trump.

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Harvard Law Library's Newly Discovered 1300 Magna Carta

Harvard Law School's online collection revealed a 1300 Magna Carta, originally misidentified as a copy, increasing the number of known surviving originals from Edward I's reign to seven; its journey involved various owners, including a slavery abolitionist and a World War I flying ace, before its ac...

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Turbulent Papal Elections in the Middle Ages

Throughout the Middle Ages, electing popes was a chaotic process involving violence, political maneuvering, and multiple competing claimants, finally culminating in the establishment of the conclave in 1274.

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German Peasants' War Artifacts Unearthed in Saxony-Anhalt

Archaeological digs at three sites in Saxony-Anhalt unearthed over 300 artifacts from the 1525 German Peasants' War, including religious items, tools, and building fragments; these finds are showcased in three corresponding exhibitions in Halle, Wernigerode, and Sangerhausen, offering insights into ...

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800-Year-Old Remains Found at The Hague's Binnenhof, Reshaping Understanding of its History

Nearly 800-year-old building remains were discovered during renovations at the Binnenhof in The Hague, revealing that the 13th-century complex was significantly larger than previously believed, suggesting an ambitious attempt to project power and wealth; the renovation project, initially budgeted at...

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Medieval Forgery and the Rise of Verification

Paul Bertrand's book, "Forger le faux," details a 12th-century surge in forged documents, coinciding with a "revolution of writing" that led to a heightened awareness of falsification and the development of more rigorous authentication methods.

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