by Is This History | May 3, 2026 | Medieval History
If you spend any time scrolling through historical trivia on social media, you have likely encountered a bizarre claim about 17th-century England. The story goes that in 1644, the English military and political leader Oliver Cromwell explicitly banned the consumption...
by Is This History | Apr 25, 2026 | Medieval History
Modern courtrooms are usually reserved for human defendants, corporate disputes, and complex legal battles. You expect to see judges, juries, and lawyers debating the finer points of the law. You certainly do not expect to see a farm animal sitting on the witness...
