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This image shows Guda, a 12th century nun, and the inscription reads, "Guda, a sinful woman, wrote and painted this book." It's a rare example of a manuscript signed by a female scribe.

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A Blue Clue In Medieval Teeth May Bespeak A Woman's Artistry Circa A.D. 1000

7:17pm January 09, 2019

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

Analysis of fossilized dental tartar of a medieval woman buried in a German monastery reveals specks of blue to be lapis lazuli — a luxurious pigment used to create gorgeous illuminated manuscripts.

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Bread sauce, a sauce made with milk, breadcrumbs and spices, is a staple at traditional Christmas dinners in England.

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Eat Ye Bread Sauce While Ye May: Brits Go Medieval On Christmas Day

4:03pm December 23, 2016

by Alison Richards

Made with breadcrumbs, milk, onion and spices, bread sauce is a key part of traditional English Christmas dinners. It's a culinary relic of medieval times when bread-soaked sauces were all the rage.