Скачать или смотреть When Dragons Were Real: The Terrifying Medieval Beasts That Haunted Humanity's Darkest Age

Journey into the dark ages when dragons soared through skies, basilisks lurked in cellars, and werewolves prowled village streets. This isn't fantasy - these were documented facts to medieval society. Discover how educated scholars, noble knights, and church officials genuinely believed these creatures existed, catalogued them in scientific manuscripts, and prepared battle strategies against them. Explore the fascinating bestiaries that placed unicorns alongside horses, the court trials that prosecuted werewolves, and the naval records that logged sea monster attacks. From the terrifying basilisk of Vienna to the Lambton Worm of England, from griffin claws in royal treasuries to dragon bones in cathedrals, uncover the shocking truth about medieval monster belief. Learn why intelligent people accepted these creatures as reality and how this shaped history, religion, medicine, and exploration for over a thousand years.