Art · The Rabbit Hole
Why Medieval Knights Keep Fighting Snails
Open certain 13th- and 14th-century manuscripts and you'll find armoured knights in desperate combat with garden snails. It's one of art history's best running jokes — and it goes much deeper than snails.
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Friday, September 25, 2026
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Art · The Rabbit Hole
Why Medieval Knights Keep Fighting Snails
Open certain 13th- and 14th-century manuscripts and you'll find armoured knights in desperate combat with garden snails. It's one of art history's best running jokes — and it goes much deeper than snails.
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