Bear baiting in England became more common following Norman invasion, research reveals
Bear baiting in England became more popular after the Norman Conquest in 1066, new research shows. The study by Cardiff University and the University of Nottingham brings together archaeological analysis of bear bones and archival records to show the prevalence of the animals in England and northern France during medieval times. The study is published in the journal Society & Animals.
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