Re. the Pied Piper article, c. 1300 the inscription says "It is 100 years since our children left" - One explanation is the Children's Crusade of 1212 AD. Not as fun admittedly but makes sense.
I've heard another theory, but this one looks much better 🤔 Personally, the Pied Piper always reminded me of the "musician" character that was sometimes included into medieval "Dance Macabre" paintings. Those were usually said to be inspired by the plague.
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I've heard another theory, but this one looks much better 🤔 Personally, the Pied Piper always reminded me of the "musician" character that was sometimes included into medieval "Dance Macabre" paintings. Those were usually said to be inspired by the plague.