Saviez-vous que les chevaliers médiévaux consommaient plus de poisson que de viande ?

Isotope analyses show a high consumption of fish among the chivalric elite, reflecting the fasting rules imposed by the Church.

Saviez-vous que certains frères templiers pouvaient être mariés ?

Yes, article 69 of the primitive Rule authorized the admission of married men, subject to the consent of the wife and the bequest of a share of their property.

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Are you passionate about history and archaeology? We've selected the best events for you: exhibitions, conferences, events, re-enactments... from Ancient Egypt to the Templars, from the Middle Ages to the Samurai. We invite you to (re)discover history and archaeology in a scientific and accessible way.

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Fish: the secret trump card of Lenten knights

There was more to the chivalric diet than rare roasts. Isotopic signatures on the skeletons of medieval warriors and nobles show a high intake of marine proteins: salted herring, cod... Individuals buried with weapons and rich finery, markers of status, show the most enriched values. This predilection can be explained by the 140 or so "lean" days imposed by the Church; the elite, better supplied by Hanseatic merchant networks, respected Lent without giving up calories. Fish thus became a sign of piety and prestige on the knights' table.

Sources :
. Müldner G. & Richards M.P., Fast or Feast: Reconstructing Diet in Later Medieval England by Stable Isotope Analysis, J. Archaeol. Sci. 32, 39-48 (2005)
. Jaouen K. et al, Tracing Intensive Fish and Meat Consumption Using Zn Isotope Ratios (Rennes, France), Sci. Rep. 8, 5077 (2018)

Middle Ages

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16ᵉ Médiévale des Seigneurs de Thil

Saturday August 9 to Sunday August 10

The 16ᵉ edition of the Médiévale des Seigneurs de Thil welcomes you to Vic-sous-Thil on August 9 and 10, 2025. Costumes, fights, stalls, shows and a medieval atmosphere in the heart of one of Burgundy's oldest fortresses. ...see more

Not all medieval castles were cold and dark #Terressens

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Not all castles were cold and dark!

Contrary to what is portrayed in films and video games, not all medieval castles were gloomy, cold and poorly lit. Certainly, primitive keeps were austere, but by the XIIᵉ century, seigneurial residences were incorporating surprising amenities: colorful stained-glass windows, wall hangings to insulate against the cold, large fireplaces, private latrines, and even hanging gardens!
The château was as much a stronghold as a symbol of prestige. As such, lords took great care to decorate their homes, particularly in the reception rooms and private chapels. Some fortresses, such as Château de Coucy and Château de Pierrefonds, boasted advanced comforts for their time, combining military defenses with residential luxury.

Templars

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Guided tours of the Temple church

July 5 to August 31, 2025

Free visits every weekend from 2 to 6 pm to discover the Templar history of this 13th-century church. ...see more

📍 Commanderie de Carentoir, Morbihan

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Guided tour of the Maâ Chapel

Every Monday in July and August 2025

Discover the history of the Knights Templar and the Saint-Laurent de Maâ chapel, built in the XIIᵉ century and nestled in the Landes pine forest. ...see more

📍 Moliets-et-Maâ (Landes)

Opening of the Aragnouet Templar chapel

Every Thursday from July 3 to August 28, 2025

Visit the listed Romanesque chapel, open every Thursday afternoon in summer. ...see more

📍 Chapelle des Templiers, Aragnouet

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Yes, some Templars were... married!

Contrary to the image of the knight-monk entirely devoted to celibacy, the Primitive rule of the Order (article 52) states that "a married man may be received among the brothers, with the consent of his wife, on condition that he bequeaths a portion of his property to the Temple". These brothers, known as colleagues or donatsThey wear a black or brown cope (not the white coat worn by knights) and perform logistical or administrative functions in European commanderies.
The minutes of the Process contra Templarios (1307-1312) cite several married sergeants, reminding us that the Order knew how to adapt to social realities without abandoning its discipline. A useful reminder: the Temple was also a fundamentally pragmatic institution, open to the laity... and sometimes to couples!

Sources :
. The Primitive Rule of the Templars, § 69 "On Married Brothers".
. Malcolm Barber, The New Knighthood (1994)
. All About History, 2014

Samurai & katana

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Hokusai, Masterpieces exhibition at Obuse's Hokusai-kan museum

June 28 to September 7, 2025

Immerse yourself in the world of Japanese master Hokusai, at the heart of the Château des Ducs de Bretagne. ...see more

Shinobi, the shadow warriors

August 12 to October 30 and November 1ᵉʳ to November 16, 2025

The word "ninja" sounds familiar... but how much do you really know about their history? Behind this mythical name lies a whole world that is little known to the general public...read more

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History Rendez-vous

💡 Did you know?

Fish: the secret trump card of Lenten knights

Middle Ages

16ᵉ Médiévale des Seigneurs de Thil

💡 Did you know?

Not all castles were cold and dark!

Templars

Guided tours of the Temple church

Guided tour of the Maâ Chapel

Opening of the Aragnouet Templar chapel

💡 Did you know?

Yes, some Templars were... married!

Samurai & katana

Hokusai, Masterpieces exhibition at Obuse's Hokusai-kan museum

Shinobi, the shadow warriors

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