Forgive and Forget? Quite the Opposite!
Ready for a fun fact that’s equal parts weird and fascinating? Here’s a quirky piece of history that’ll make you go, “Wait, what?!”
From 1264 to 1827, every single person who earned a Master of Arts degree from Oxford had to swear an oath promising they would never forgive a guy named Henry Symeonis.
Sounds intense, right? But here’s the kicker: By 1608, no one had any clue who Henry Symeonis even was or what he did to deserve such a grudge. Talk about holding a centuries-long mystery grudge!
Anyone else wondering what Henry possibly could’ve done to earn this level of academic infamy? Or maybe you’ve got your own theories? Let’s hear ‘em below! You can also start your own thread of fun facts here!
