The Middle Ages were a very religious period. Much like how the Renaissance could be defined by its gilded masterpieces and the Victorians by their high tea society, the Medieval period had its Bible.

They were the Jimmy Choos of their day. Known as poulaines, pointy leather shoes were the height of fashion in 14th century Britain. Medieval men and women about town, however, suffered for their ...

Archaeologists in Norway’s capital have unearthed thousands of leather artifacts that offer a rare glimpse into Oslo's past – and the fashion of its medieval inhabitants. The findings were recently ...

Medieval fashion was tightly controlled by law and class. Shoes grew so long they became dangerous, forcing soldiers to cut ...

Fashion in the Middle Ages was deeply tied to class, function, and status. For peasants, clothing was simple, practical, and made from coarse wool or linen, often in muted earth tones. Nobles and ...

Classes in sewing and design have returned to the schools – but are vastly upgraded and virtually unrecognizable compared to the basic utilitarian classes of yesteryear. Energetic and enthusiastic, ...

Like a well-made, keep-forever garment, quality content can be evergreen. Such is the case with “Illuminating Fashion: Dress in the Art of Medieval France and the Netherlands,” a 2011 exhibition that ...

If it were the year 1417 and you were feeling overwhelmed by turbulent times, you might dig yourself a moat, polish your shield or wrap strands of charms around your wrists. With his medieval-tinged ...