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The social role of gossip, and its perception in the middle ages of Europe. (going-medieval.com)
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I'm a fan of this historian, and this blog post tickled my brain. Hopefully you find it interesting.

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[โ€“] RyanGosling@hexbear.net 22 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Gossip is good when applied to rich people. British tabloids making monarchs miserable and possibly causing their fatal accidents is pretty funny

[โ€“] CTHlurker@hexbear.net 14 points 2 weeks ago

Critical support to Baron Rothermere (daily mail failson the fourth) for engaging in a bigger act of republicanism than any British org since the civil war.