Falconry, often simply referred to as falconry, is not just a centuries-old tradition. It involves training birds of prey and hunting with them. Animal welfare organizations sometimes criticize it ...

Halafian pottery shows that early agricultural societies practiced advanced mathematical thinking through plant-based art long before writing.

The flames that spread through large parts of the Doge's Palace in 1577 reduced many a priceless painting to smoke and ash.

Resins and woods burned in spiritual ceremonies; myrrh as a symbol of prayer; Swiss stone pine extracted from tree needles; ...

A 45,500-year-old warty pig drawing is the oldest known cave painting of an animal on record. The piggies were painted in ...

Manger scenes displayed around Christmastime usually feature an ox and an ass beside the infant Jesus. According to the Gospel of Luke, Mary placed her child in a manger – an animal feeding bin – ...

Discover Hungary’s most charming towns, each with festive markets, twinkling lights, and traditional holiday treats. Perfect ...

Welcome to the Oddporium in Edgemoor, Delaware – a treasure trove where the bizarre, the macabre, and the wonderfully weird come together in a celebration of all things peculiar. In a world of ...

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 ...

Beyond that, you can explore the world on horseback, learn medieval skills like archery, swordsmanship, herbalism, and ...

In the late Middle Ages, Christianity was widespread in Europe and Christmas celebrations every December were the norm in ...