The Renaissance, spanning the 14th to 17th centuries, marked a pivotal "rebirth" in Europe, transitioning from the Middle Ages to modernity. This period witnessed a resurgence of classical learning, ...

The discovery of a sealed lead coffin beneath the floor of Notre Dame Cathedral during restoration work after the 2019 fire ...

Long before eco-conscious faith, medieval monks were healing land, animals and harvests. New research suggests that the Vatican’s recently opened eco-friendly farm, inaugurated by the first pope from ...

In ancient Judaism and early Christianity, angels were portrayed as powerful beings who guarded the Garden of Eden, ...

New biochemical techniques offer unmatched insight into early modern medicine, as traces of plants, animals and even human ...

Unlike our European brethren, U.S. residents aren’t exactly falling over medieval castles. The reason makes perfect sense, ...

Susan Boynton looks at this, along with bibliophilia, libraries, and the study of medieval liturgy in her new book.

Much of this can be credited to the rise of the sub-genre known as romantasy, a deliriously popular style of story that ...

Wandering through this UK city is like stepping into a storybook, with its medieval charm and modern vibrancy that captivates ...

To understand the economic destiny of nations is to understand the interplay between history, policy, and the relentless ...

Early modern surgeons passionately debated where and how to cut the body to remove fingers, toes, arms and legs in ways ...

I I am, without a doubt, one of the nerdiest people I know. My love for all things old-world, fantastical, and medieval is ...