David Beckham was officially knighted by King Charles on Tuesday during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle. While the ...

From burning castles to swords and magic and velvet gowns, medievalism has taken over 21st century pop culture.

Ah, yes, that time of year again: falling leaves, the smell of spice, crisp air and — who could forget — that annual plunge into […] ...

At the Met Cloisters in Manhattan, paintings, statuettes and other objects demonstrate that human desire transcends time and cultures. The fictional tale of Phyllis and Aristotle, in which she gets ...

Contrary to popular belief, medieval attitudes towards sex were often far from puritanical. Surviving sources, largely influenced by the Catholic Church, give a skewed impression of the era. In ...

Imagine living in a world where the walls of a castle witnessed the bustling life of servants, each with a unique role to play. Castle servants were the invisible hands that kept life running smoothly ...

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Turns out, the Dark Ages weren’t so dim when it came to wellness. Researchers have unearthed a trove of medical remedies dating back over a thousand years, revealing that early medieval Europeans were ...

Dragons, phoenixes and basilisks: None of these medieval beasts were ever sighted in Mesoamerican territory. Busy building pyramids and astronomical observatories, the ancient civilizations that ...

The Medieval period, also called the Middle Ages, spanned from the 5th century through the 15th century. This era became famous for the Bubonic Plague, Crusades, and harsh life. But many peoples’ ...