The New York Times – Film:
Caroline Golum used a crowdfunding site and a credit card to raise funds for her movie about a 14th-century mystic. Then she started filming in Queens.
Category: Middle Ages (Historical Period)
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Why Medieval-Inspired Weddings Are Back in Style
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
From flowing capes and chainmail tunics to banquet-style dining and moody, medieval tablescapes, couples are embracing a regal, “Game of Thrones”-inspired aesthetic for their winter nuptials
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Has the Jell-O Salad Been Redeemed?
The New York Times – T Magazine:
Aspics and other savory gelatins are popular again, this time with top-notch ingredients and a refined, ultramodern look.
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A Centuries-Old Mystery: Did This Elusive Viking City Exist?
The New York Times – Travel:
Was a “medieval New York” called Jomsborg a literary fantasy or a historical reality? New archaeological discoveries may provide a clue.
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Where You Can Discover England’s Lost Jewish Past
The New York Times – Travel:
Around eight centuries ago, Jews thrived in England, worshiping freely and living where they pleased. Then everything changed. You can uncover their stories, if you know where to look.
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The Age-Old Food Fight That Beats an Italian Town to a Pulp
The New York Times – Travel:
Every winter, Ivrea erupts into a ferocious three-day festival where its citizens pelt one another with 900 tons of oranges. (Yes, oranges.)
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In Search of a Lost Spain
The New York Times – Travel:
In the southern part of the country, churches and streets hold the remnants of eight centuries of Islamic rule.