One of the most misunderstood periods of history is the Middle Ages, which ranged from the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century to the start of the Renaissance in the 15th century or so ...

It is hard not to shake one’s head when hearing feminist activists describe misogynistic speech and other attacks on women’s dignity as “medieval” — especially for those who have taken the trouble to ...

The Chateau de La Rochepot, a 12th-century feudal castle in France. Medieval history is broader and more complex than the popular stories of castles and knights, Dan Jones argues. (Jeff ...

While in theory, a pope couldn’t be removed during the Middle Ages, late medieval Europe still found ways to challenge, ...

Myths get busted: Medieval people bathed regularly, invented soap, and understood the Earth was round—contrary to long-standing stereotypes. Science meets history: Bioarchaeological research reveals ...

Throughout history, drawing has been the essential medium of conveying architectural ideas, operating on multiple levels, from the practical application of serving the construction process to the more ...

Last week, an early medieval burial site—since characterized as one of the most significant ever excavated in the UK—was discovered. Buried alongside its inhabitant from the Middle Ages was an ...

The Château de Villarceaux, in the Val-d'Oise department, invites you to step back into the Middle Ages and the Second Empire ...