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5 Times the Medieval Catholic Church Was Weirdly Hardcore
From banning the crossbow to inventing universities, here are 5 surprisingly hardcore ways the medieval Catholic Church shaped war, science, and everyday life.
Why Charles VII Didn’t Save Joan of Arc
Charles VII owed his crown to Joan of Arc, yet he let her burn. This article compares their origins, methods, outcomes, and legacies to explain why he stayed silent.