For those who love medieval architecture, England has always been a great spot, but this particular town in Cheshire seems to ...

Tucked away in the charming town of Spruce Pine sits Smithmore Castle, a breathtaking architectural marvel that makes you question whether you’ve accidentally wandered into a European storybook. The ...

Architectural inscriptions are a fascinating aspect of our cultural heritage because of their rich and diverse historical ...

When people think of the European Middle Ages, it often brings to mind grinding poverty, superstition and darkness.

Far more than a furniture style, Shakerism represented an all-consuming belief system rooted in celibacy, community, and ...

Elsewhere, a medieval loo and a jet die used to predict the future were among the finds uncovered at Auckland Castle in ...

I had my own little stage on which to play out the thrilling stories I was discovering from the rich tapestry of medieval ...

The music was first performed in the city's Mystery Plays - medieval religious dramas based on Bible stories. The story depicts the Massacre of the Innocents from the Gospel of Matthew, he explained.

The result is that we spend less time together, ask for and give help less often and find forming and negotiating social bonds more difficult. Sarah Stein Lubrano, a political theorist, compares the ...

How did elves go from supernatural monsters to Santa's helpers? The surprising history of Christmas elves reveals a lot about work, class, and Western culture.

Even skeptical and religion-averse younger Americans see something worth passing on in the jolly avatar of the Christmas ...

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