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Medieval chess promoted racial harmony and mutual respect, say historians

  • March 19, 2026 at 11:10 AM
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Medieval chess promoted racial harmony and mutual respect, say historians
Medieval manuscripts, paintings and chess sets reveal that the so-called "game of kings" defied social structures and racial attitudes by celebrating the intellectual prowess of winners irrespective of their skin color.

Originally published at Phys.org

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