A recently discovered gospel likely written by women at the abbey of Essen in the 10th century could sell for more than $1 ...
The show features more than 50 paintings, manuscripts, textiles and other artworks created in Western Europe between the 13th ...
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Medieval life was filled with customs that seem strange to us today, especially among women. In this video, we explore one of the oddest habits women practiced during the Middle Ages. Discover the ...
At a 13th-century Scottish castle, researchers have excavated a medieval gravoir—a thin, pointed tool once used to style hair. The rare artifact is part of a cache of objects that reveal what daily ...