The Iron Maiden of the Dark Ages

The Original Iron Maiden of Nuremberg The Dark Ages. That period in history that sends a tingle of fright down our spines with its tales of horror; of how people were punished and tortured. Paradoxically the more barbaric it was, the more fascinating people find it – particularly when it comes to separating what Hollywood shows us, and what really happened. The Kriminalmuseum in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a wonderfully...

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You? An Archaeologist While on Vacation?

How do you become a leading archaeologist without having a university degree in archaeology? Meet Horst Klötzer, a retired industrial lathe factory operator from Hagen, Germany. He became one out of passion. His qualifications are a burning interest in history and archaeology and a treasure hunter’s instinct. The passionate pensioner is responsible alone for about 15% of all the artifacts on display on the Museum...

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