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Bear Baiting in England Gained Popularity Post-Norman Invasion, Study Shows
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In Short: Research reveals that bear baiting became more common in England following the Norman invasion, transforming the landscape of medieval sports and entertainment.
Bear baiting, a medieval sport involving setting dogs on a bear, became more prevalent in England after the Norman invasion, according to new research. This finding adds to our understanding of the cultural and social changes that occurred during this period.
Dorothea Bate, a pioneering fossil hunter and one of the first women to work at the Natural History Museum, has been recognized with a national blue plaque by Historic England. Co-CEOs Claudia Kenyatta and Emma Squire praised Bate's curiosity and dedication to understanding the natural world.
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- Dorothea Bate, who died in 1951 aged 72, "transformed our understanding of prehistoric animals and ancient environments" through her research, Historic England said.