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When Did a Medieval Monk First Try to Fly? New Study Reopens the Debate

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A new study reopens the debate over Eilmer of Malmesbury's famous flight, suggesting the medieval monk's remarkable experiment may have happened decades later than previously thought.
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When Did a Medieval Monk First Try to Fly? New Study Reopens the Debate

A new study reopens the debate over Eilmer of Malmesbury's famous flight, suggesting the medieval monk's remarkable experiment may have happened decades later than previously thought.

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Medievalists.net broke the news on Friday, June 12, 2026.
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