Article: Why Were Medieval Knights Always Fighting Snails?

Have you ever doodled in the margins of something you’re writing? If so, then Medieval snail fights might interest you–yes, I said snails. The knight vs. snail motif is a recurring one in the margins of Medieval manuscripts, and researchers have yet to figure out why. However, this article from Smithsonian Magazine gives an interesting look into the intricasies of Medieval art.

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