Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great (748–814), was a formidable warlord and the king of the Franks, a Germanic tribe ...

The Avars rose as a dominant ethnic group in Europe, where their conflicts with the Byzantine Empire reshaped the landscape of the Balkans.

March 19, 2026 at 2:54pm GMT. Sponsored by Travel Department. Europe has no shortage of extraordinary places to discover. Whether you’re drawn to grand landmarks, breathtaking s ...

Medieval manuscripts, paintings and chess sets reveal that the so-called "game of kings" defied social structures and racial attitudes by celebrating the intellectual prowess of winners irrespective ...

The Extremaduran city is competing to become European Capital of Culture 2031. While the candidates are being judged, ...

The Peasants’ Revolt of 1381 was one of the largest and most dramatic popular uprisings in medieval Europe. But what do we really know about this celebrated event in English history? The rising was ...

Florida hides real-life castles from coral fortresses to pink palaces. These magical spots feel straight out of a fairytale.

The Rhine River is famous for its fairy-tale landscapes. Sailing through the Rhine Gorge, travelers see medieval castles ...

Ancient DNA reveals that the Goths of eastern Europe, some of whom would ultimately sack the city of Rome, may have been a mix of peoples from three continents ...

These 10 spots offer enchanting views and storybook charm! Picture a castle sitting on a hill like something from a medieval ...

During the National Prayer Breakfast on Feb. 5, 2026, Paula White-Cain, senior adviser to the White House Office of Faith, ...

The evidence for the spread of Patrick’s renown in medieval Europe is found in a whole range of objects, stories and sites ...