Check mates: analysis of medieval chess sets reveal vision of equality and mutual respect

Far from being a metaphor for racial tension, chess reveals world where people could engage as equals On the chessboard, black and white pieces are lined up against each other for an unrelenting battle. But in the middle ages, the game was not a metaphor for racial tension – but often a vehicle for equality and mutual respect, research has found. Continue reading...

By Chris Osuh