One morning in January, I met the musician Lucy Dacus at the Cloisters, the medieval-art museum at the northwestern tip of ...

They don't look like babies. Instead, they resemble miniature versions of middle-aged men, sometimes complete with receding hairlines and ripped muscles. Depictions of weird, prematurely aged babies ...

A study provides new insights into the many overlooked women scribes who wrote manuscripts in the Middle Ages.

More than 150 colorful paintings -- created by middle school students and featuring letters of the alphabet in a style to ...

The film discusses the art of the Middle Ages, emphasizing its role in expressing the mystical faith of the time. It ...

The ring, discovered by a metal detectorist in the U.K., is estimated to sell for between $19,000 and $23,000 at auction.

Through April 20, weekends $18 (youth admission), $30 (adult admission) April 5, 6-9:30 p.m. Bob Bryant Park, 600 Charles ...

When traveling to Italy, Father Nugent invites travelers to approach their destinations from the perspective of a pilgrim.

Under the broad definition of a pie as a filled, baked pastry shell, history has provided a wide range of pies. Egyptian ...

This massive shop in Quechee, Vermont, is filled with rare vintage pieces and hidden gems that make every visit an adventure! Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, step right up to the greatest show ...

Like so many of Europe’s small-town wonders, Bruges is now well-pickled because its economy went sour so quickly.

Turkish authorities in the historic city of Niğde recently detained six people after finding an unusual possession in one of their homes: a medieval mummy allegedly destined for sale on the black ...