The Archaeologist

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Strange ‘Cages’ On Medieval Church Serve As Grim Reminders Of Its Uneasy History

In the German city of Munster, a historic marketplace draws visitors from around the world. And at the heart of it all is the imposing Gothic edifice of St. Lambert’s Church. But the building’s striking facade is marred by a troubling secret: three man-sized cages left over from the darkest chapter in this city’s past.