Researchers identified its more distant origin. By Jack Tamisiea Medieval scribes filled volumes called bestiaries with illustrations and descriptions of fantastic creatures. The manuscripts ...

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Philadelphia Eagles legend Jason Kelce proved at the 2018 Super Bowl parade that appearances matter when he arrived in his iconic Mummers costume and delivered an unforgettable speech.

The best Minecraft medieval resource packs in 2025 can easily transform your vanilla world into something that contains magical castles and the enchanting lifestyle of the Middle Ages. These packs ...

One Mummer club’s partnership with a Caribbean Carnival band could pave the way for more collaborations in the future. A member of Kaos Mas band poses for a photo. Tony Payne, CEO of Kaos Mas, said ...

The Mummers Parade has been a cherished Philly tradition for 124 years. The display of New Year’s Day pageantry traces its roots to the city’s 19th-century immigrant communities, including the ...

RIDLEY TOWNSHIP — Most people automatically connect the Philadelphia Mummers Parade with the city, but thanks to talented local resident James May, his Delaware County business, James May ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Mummers are about to help Philadelphia ring in the new year. The 125th Mummers Parade will strut down Broad Street on Wednesday, showing off the pageantry they have been ...

The first known representation of mummers, wearing animal masks and dancing ... There was no standard New Year's Day across medieval Europe. Instead, Jan. 1 was the Feast of the Circumcision ...

Medieval Christmas customs A popular Christmas custom with obvious pagan roots was mumming. Mummers in medieval English villages wore masks and women’s clothing sang festive folk songs, and told jokes ...