A careless moment in a 15th-century workshop involving one curious cat walking across freshly inked parchment has turned into ...
In medieval Europe, castles were the ultimate homes for kings and nobles. The big stone structures weren't just fancy ...
The Middle Ages, usually dated from the 5th to the late 15th centuries, were a period of striking contrasts. Castles rose across Europe, knights pledged their loyalty to their owners, and entire ...
Europe’s medieval cities weren’t designed to impress modern travelers, yet centuries later they feel almost unreal. Stone ...
Installation view of Spectrum of Desire: Love, Sex, and Gender in the Middle Ages at The Met Cloisters showing a sculpture of Saint Sebastian (Northern Europe, late 15th century) (all photos Emma ...