From village festivals to royal courts, dancing was central to medieval life. Some steps were joyful, others scandalous, and ...

If you're looking for a great idea for a free and original outing in the Yvelines, Mantes-la-Jolie will be transformed into a ...

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An excavation at Oxford University has yielded ancient book clasps, medieval pens and imported fish bones, offering fascinating glimpses into college life and trade from another time.

Casting aside old ideas in order to progress forward is a typical theme of most protests, yet there are some movements that use the past in order to stand up against the future.

The W.A. Gayle Planetarium, 1010 Forest Ave., Montgomery, is open to the general public for screenings on Saturdays. After ...

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About this research This Pew Research Center report looks at how Americans are thinking about aging and how things are going for adults ages 65 and older.

Move over, Princess Diana, we’ve got a revenge dress for the ages, and this time it’s being worn by pop star Lily Allen.