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Medieval Tomb Raider: When the Middles Ages were The Wild West for relic theft

Siobhan O'Shea January 30, 2019 Facts

The Middle Ages was the wild west for relic theft. Carrying off saints’ bits was so common in the Middle Ages that they called it “furta sacra” (holy theft). Relic …

Saint Bearded Lady – the Medieval female saint with the beard
It's hard out there for a bearded virgin.

Siobhan O'Shea January 23, 2019 Facts

The cult of a bearded female saint called Wilgefortis once nearly rivaled that of the Virgin Mary. Wilgefortis was often depicted as a Portuguese, sometimes septuplet, princess distinguished by …

Who was the strangest Medieval saint?

Siobhan O'Shea September 14, 2018 Facts

For the strangest Medieval Saint, may I suggest St. Guinefort, known for being martyred, healing sick children and being a very good boy. The story goes something like this: …

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