NOVA: Speaking of washing, what was the level of cleanliness in a typical castle? Holmes: Well, by our standards, cleanliness in the Middle Ages was pretty poor. Clearly, a castle was slightly ...
If a Middle Ages full of castles, jousts, hawking, illicit love affairs and playful singing in the meadows is what you’re looking for, then look no further than the Lais of Marie de France. These 12th ...
Schloss Fürstenau, another castle, also dates back to the Middle Ages and has been updated over ... in Michelstad is very ...