I I am, without a doubt, one of the nerdiest people I know. My love for all things old-world, fantastical, and medieval is ...

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

While Europe’s major cities attract millions of visitors each year, some of the continent’s most memorable experiences can be ...

Celebrations for medieval peasants were frequent and centered around religious holidays, and the longest and most festive of ...

Across Europe, many medieval churches stand on land that was considered sacred long before Christianity arrived. At first ...

New research suggests climate shocks from major volcanic eruptions may have disrupted harvests and helped trigger the Black ...

Winter Beer Sangria: This is another simple mix of a winter lager, preferably something with added spices, sangria and a mix ...

In the medieval feudal system, the nobility were generally those who held a fief, often land or office under vassalage in exchange for military allegiance to their sovereign. Living alongside serfs, ...

From Goering at Nuremberg to modern antisemitism, manufactured threats turn ordinary people into willing executioners.

Now well over 800 years old, the Codex Gigas is one of the most impressive artifacts from the Medieval period of Europe.