It turns out the Dark Ages weren't all that dark. According to new research, medieval medicine was way more sophisticated ...

The 1,000-year-old Pannonhalma Archabbey is a sprawling Benedictine monastery that is one of Hungary's oldest centers of ...

Northwestern’s Medill School reports that in the past 20 years, the United States has lost more than one-third of its print ...

The U.S. government cannot unmake this system and should not try to do so. To penalize “foreign-made” films is to punish ...

A spirit of defiance and a mysterious culture endure on the French island of Corsica, intertwined with the timeless beauty of ...

Why was there no Middle Ages in Mexico? It turns out the answer is a really simple one, as our expert historian explains.

Medieval people would have interacted with the embroidered players, giving them voice and enabling them to join the ...

The embroidered work, depicting the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, will go on display in London for the first time, on loan from France.

By Adrian Wooldridge, Bloomberg Opinion In one of the most memorable scenes in “Pulp Fiction,” a film replete with memorable ...

How did the civilizations of North Africa connect with the rest of the continent in ancient and medieval times? This video explores the trans-Saharan trade routes, cultural exchanges, and powerful ...

The Medieval period, also called the Middle Ages, spanned from the 5th century through the 15th century. This era became … Continue reading "30+ Myths About Medieval Times We Totally Fell For" ...

Medieval times are often portrayed as brutally violent – but how accurate is that image? In this video, we explore the truth behind the blood-soaked reputation of the Middle Ages. From feuds and ...