Underwater archaeologists from Nicolaus Copernicus University have recovered four exceptionally well-preserved medieval spears from Lake Lednica in western Poland, including one ornately decorated ...

Inspired by the “Game of Thrones” television series, Marta Olejarz and Tristan Marmont hosted a medieval-inspired wedding celebration in July at a 13th-century Polish castle. Jessica and Louis Packard ...

Medieval bakers at work in the 15th century - Hulton Archive Medieval mince pies were big enough to feed an entire family, documents unearthed by the National Archives suggest. Centuries-old recipes ...

Something interesting about history is that just about in every time period and every culture, gay people were knocking boots. Which should be obvious, because in the long ago days before phones, the ...

From flowing capes and chainmail tunics to banquet-style dining and moody, medieval tablescapes, couples are embracing a ...

A new exhibition at The Met Cloisters makes the case that gender and sexual fluidity were an essential part of Medieval religious art.

Before our current, carbon-fueled global warming trend took off during the 20th century, the most consequential temperature bump in recorded history was the Medieval Warm Period. This week, scientists ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

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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 ...