Terrifying Details of Life in Royal Palaces That Will Stun You

Roaming Rats

Rats were everywhere in medieval times. With a surplus of rotting food, the warmth between walls, open water sources, and plenty of places to hide, an old castle was a paradise for mice and rats. They came in large numbers and were a huge issue for the era...

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