Acclaimed vocal ensemble Blue Heron performs a celebration of Christmas in 16th century Spain, from mystical motets to vivacious villancicos. The group’s artistic director, Scott Metcalfe, shares ...

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 ...

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

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

One of the most interesting and often discussed friendships of the 20th century was the bond between J.R.R. Tolkien, the author of “The Lord of the Rings” cycle, and C.

The Space Coast Renaissance Fair will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the winter weekends of January 10–11 and January 17–18.