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The Medievalverse July 6, 2015

Avalanches in the Middle Ages

One of the dangers a medieval traveller might face when crossing through mountainous terrain is the threat of avalanches.

Yersinia pestis, the bacteria that caused Justinian's Plague and the Black Death, was once only able to cause a mild gastrointestinal infection.

Single Genetic change created the medieval plague, researchers find

terrain is the threat of avalanches.

UNESCO adds medieval sites to World Heritage List

Medieval sites in Sicily, Korea and Turkey were among those selected to be added to UNESCO World Heritage list this week.

A look at ten men who were assassinated in the Middle Ages.

Top 10 Medieval Assassinations

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