In 1573, a region of France declared war on werewolves. They seemed to be everywhere. But what were they? These weren't your ...

In 17th century Europe, physicians who tended to plague victims wore a costume that has since taken on sinister overtones. People mistakenly believed the outfits could purify poisonous air. A Norfolk ...

Few textiles or clothing from the 17th century remain preserved today, and it’s even more rare to find them in shipwrecks because fabric decays so quickly. “When I saw the clothing for the ...

Years of research have raised more questions than answers regarding the spectacular contents of a 17th-century shipwreck in the Netherlands, which includes some of the most important clothing ...