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The episode showed how medieval recreation often resembled warfare more than sport. Knights staged massive mock battles with almost no rules, hawkers used deadly birds to display wealth, and early ...

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

The weather might have been cold and bitter outside, but the wassail helped make it warm and toasty inside for Saturday’s ...

Contrary to popular belief, illuminated manuscripts were not exclusively made in Europe—one of the most impressive is from ...

Ariodante had its premiere at the Covent Garden Theatre, on the site in London where the Royal Opera House now stands, in 1735. This production, made jointly with Opéra national du Rhin and Opéra de ...

The Via di Linari winds through the Apennines, passing abbeys, castles, and mountain towns. Here’s how to hike the Italian ...

After its account of Jesus’ birth, the Bible is almost entirely silent on his childhood. Yet legends about Jesus’ early years ...

Haven’t yet tried any Greater Fall River's latest food spots? Now’s the time to set out on your own culinary exploration.

On Wednesday night, the New Jersey Devils came to play when the puck dropped against the Vegas Golden Knights at 10:22 p.m.

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