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Margo Lestz – The Curious Rambler

Welcome! I’m so glad you stopped by. I hope you’ll find something here to tickle your fancy. I love Europe and history and I’m always looking for a good, quirky story to tell. Below you’ll find my latest articles, featured articles, and the most popular ones at the moment. You can also click around on the category titles to explore your interests or type a keyword in the search box. Enjoy!

Latest articles

Rats and Weevils Have Their Day in Court: Strange Medieval Animal Trials

13 February 2026

Discover the bizarre medieval tradition of putting animals and insects on trial for destroying crops — complete with lawyers, judges, and church curses.
Read more: Rats and Weevils Have Their Day in Court: Strange Medieval Animal Trials

The Great Paris Mustache Strike of 1907: A Close Shave with History

1 February 2026
A Hilarious History of Farting

13 January 2026
Gnomes of Cologne, Germany: Legend of the Little Helpers

2 January 2026
Weird and Wonderful Victorian Christmas Cards

20 December 2025

FEATURED ARTICLES

Vinegar Valentines

Vinegar Valentines

Carnival Time in Venice, Italy

Carnival Time in Venice, Italy

Carnival Kings, Silly Strings, and Blooming Things

Carnival Kings, Silly Strings, and Blooming Things

TRENDING – Most Popular

Gargoyles, Grotesques, and Hunky Punks: Ancient and Modern

Gargoyles, Grotesques, and Hunky Punks: Ancient and Modern5 September 2021

Knocker-Uppers: When Being Knocked Up Was a Wake Up Call

Knocker-Uppers: When Being Knocked Up Was a Wake Up Call24 August 2023

Legend of the Gargoyles: Where Did They Come From and Why Are They on Churches?

Legend of the Gargoyles: Where Did They Come From and Why Are They on Churches?21 April 2016

History of Valentine's Day

History of Valentine's Day9 February 2017

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