Fake news in the Middle Ages: 10 legends that stand the test of time

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Fake news in the Middle Ages: 10 legends that stand the test of time 6 min. Before dark web conspiracy theories, people had the tavern. Information in the Middle Ages traveled slowly, mutating with every retelling. What we now call urban legends back then were terrifying theological myths that thousands accepted as facts. Discover ten of the most famous medieval legends that shaped the worldview of Europe for centuries. Read full article

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