A medieval development that replaced the open central hearth for heating and cooking, the fireplace was sometimes large enough to accommodate a sitting space called an inglenook.

中世纪时用来取暖和炊煮的炉床中心被取代，壁炉有时大到要占据一个安置空间称为炉边。

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Medieval Chinese emperors were buried with their horses, soldiers, cooking pots and food to speed them on their way.

ECONOMIST: The world��s way of death