The Ice Cream Parlor Knight (Paperback)

Lingua: inglese

Editore: Independently Published, 2025

9798294694937

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Paperback. The Ice Cream Parlor Knight: A True Story of Bones, Memory, and Medieval PolandA Medieval Mystery Hidden Beneath the Streets of a Modern CityIn the heart of Gdansk's bustling Srodmiescie district, beneath a shuttered ice cream parlor, an extraordinary discovery lay silently waiting. When archaeologists began a routine excavation in 2023, they never expected to uncover one of the most significant medieval finds in modern Polish history: a perfectly preserved limestone tombstone depicting a knight in full armor - and, beneath it, the complete skeleton of the man himself.This book tells the full story of that stunning discovery - from the initial excavation to the delicate lifting of the Gotland limestone slab, through the forensic analysis of the bones, to the sweeping historical implications of this singular grave. Who was this man buried with such honor in the 13th or 14th century? What can his elevated burial, ornate tombstone, and extraordinary stature tell us about the forgotten world of medieval Gdansk?Drawing on interviews with archaeologists, osteologists, and historians, The Ice Cream Parlor Knight reconstructs not only the physical life of the knight but also the social, political, and religious landscape he once inhabited. Readers are taken deep into the world of medieval Polish knighthood - a place of chivalric codes, crusading campaigns, and noble aspirations - and shown how this single tomb offers a rare glimpse into a time where stone and memory were intertwined.The book explores: The knight's tombstone, carved from rare Gotland limestone, and its unique iconography.The science of excavation and preservation in a modern urban center.The knight's osteological profile - from his exceptional height to possible signs of battle.The cultural and historical context of medieval Gdansk as a port city at the crossroads of Europe.The ethical and emotional dimensions of unearthing human remains in contemporary times.The future of the tomb and skeleton - and how public archaeology shapes heritage today.More than just a tale of bones and buried stone, The Ice Cream Parlor Knight is a powerful meditation on impermanence, legacy, and the quiet endurance of the past beneath our feet. It is a reminder that even in the most familiar corners of our modern world, history can break through the pavement - demanding to be remembered. ORDER A COPY NOW! This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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Titolo
The Ice Cream Parlor Knight (Paperback)
Autore
Luda J. Paul
Editore
Independently Published
Anno di pubblicazione
2025
Condizione
new
Rilegatura
Paperback
Lingua
inglese
ISBN 13
9798294694937

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