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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A remarkable manuscript bound in furry seal skin has emerged as potentially Norway's oldest surviving book, offering unprecedented insights into medieval Christian life in Scandinavia. The eight-page ...

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Rachel Feltman: These days, science and magic are generally thought of as being diametrically opposed: fact versus fiction, reason versus fantasy, modern sensibilities versus archaic misconceptions.

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 ...