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Far from their dour reputation, the Middle Ages were a period of massive social change, burgeoning nationalism, international conflict, terrible natural disaster, climate change, rebellion ...

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In the Middle Ages, the imaginary is an integral part of reality. The world of that time cannot be conceived otherwise. Within this panorama, both real and wonderful, plants play a major role in ...

The early Middle Ages saw the rise of a new social body in Europe: the nobility. This group quickly gained prominence within the monarchy, acquiring titles and privileges that gradually became ...

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In her new book, Cho Nam-Joo captures both the universality of sexism and the specificity of women’s experiences. When I was young and adrift, Thomas Mann’s novel gave me a sense of purpose.

Everything seems to change once you hit middle school. Friendships seem to get more complicated. Romantic feelings go beyond grade-school crushes. And ethical decisions as well as homework assignments ...