Medieval society was marked by various hardships. The suppression by the church, barbarian invasions, the crusades, brutal torture, and the devastating Black Plague were part of everyday life. To provide a glimpse into the challenging conditions of that era, let’s explore the art of the time to witness these struggles firsthand. The following depictions are
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102In case you missed it, here’s a summary of the second presidential debate: Martha Raddatz: Hello, I’m Martha. Anderson Cooper: And I’m Anderson. We’re your moderators for tonight. Martha: We remind the audience to maintain silence throughout the debate. The format includes questions from audience members. Let’s begin with Patrice Brock. Audience Question: Is the
![But What About Greenland?]( "But What About Greenland?")
189If you’re wondering why I’m in Greenland and what “Odd Things in Odd Places” is, here’s the scoop. A survey left the choice of sending me to Norway, Iceland, or Greenland to the readers, with Greenland emerging as the winner over Iceland. This revealed a common confusion between Iceland and Greenland among the readers. Let’s
![The Primate Awards]( "The Primate Awards")
234Humans, often too focused on themselves, tend to neglect their primate family members, including the Great Apes and other primates. However, there are 423 primate species that deserve recognition and attention. To shed light on our forgotten relatives, the first annual Primate Awards will be held. Winners will receive prizes based on their dietary preferences,
When a system isn’t doing what it’s supposed to do, it’s time to change it. ...
There’s no one we’d rather have dinner with than all BJB readers at the same time. But since that would be logistically difficult, we’ve created a virtual version called the Dinner Table. ...
![Why I Can’t Post On Time]( "Why I Can’t Post On Time")
245If you’re gonna post later than you’re supposed to week after week, the least you can do is explain why. ...
