How the devastating meaning of The Meeting on the Turret Stairs is unlocked by a medieval Danish ballad – and why the painting can only be viewed for two hours every week. Forget Romeo and Juliet or ...

The British heavy metal legends are profiled via a mixture of archive, new interviews and concert footage in a self-aware debut from fellow rock icon Tom Morello, co-directed by Sam Dunn. In a film ...

What is the rationale for punishment? Matthew Sweet and guests discuss community, legal and state responses to crime from medieval times to now. Show more How have attitudes to punishment changed over ...

How have attitudes to punishment changed over time, and what ideas about the rationale for punishment are circulating today? In Radio 4's roundtable discussion programme, Matthew Sweet and guests ...

No musical genres do murder ballads quite like folk and country. As descendants of traditional British and Irish ballads that recounted harrowing stories set to beautiful music, these classic folk ...

Human beings have always been fascinated by the darker aspects of our nature. We are passionate and tormented creatures capable of snapping, lashing out violently, and even, in the most extreme cases, ...

Update: As of 9:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Ballad Health reported that “nearly half of the individuals evaluated have been discharged.” The update said “most individuals” experienced mild or minimal ...

Classes on Old Norse and Middle English lyrics aren't offered on campus every day, but two professors — both experts in Medieval literature — are making that unique combination of courses available at ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For generations, a misidentified medieval manuscript was hidden in ...

Sometimes, you just need to crank up those old rock tunes and let yourself feel all the feels. The ‘80s were a golden era for rock music, and among the headbangers and anthems, there was a treasure ...