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Horse remains found near Buckingham Palace reveal birthplace of jousting steeds.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Curry, Andrew 3 of 3

Abstract

A recent study published in Science Advances reveals that the horses used by medieval English knights in jousting tournaments were not all locally bred. The analysis of horse remains found in an open field near Buckingham Palace suggests the existence of a European horse trading network, with some horses originating from as far away as northern Italy. The findings shed light on the lives of medieval English elites and their passion for jousting. The study used isotopic analysis of the horses' teeth to determine their origins and hopes to expand the research to other horse remains in England to gain a better understanding of medieval life. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2024/03, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:176216502
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