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

Legends about Jesus’ early years circulated widely in the Middle Ages. Mary Dzon reflects on some of the stories.

Susan Boynton looks at this, along with bibliophilia, libraries, and the study of medieval liturgy in her new book.

Discover the magic of German Christmas markets in Stuttgart, Rothenburg, and Munich. Learn about Glühwein, local crafts, and 500-year-old holiday traditions.

In the 11th Century, Ms English said Holderness "was a very wet place with hundreds of little meres or ponds", and Drogo's ...

By: Mary Dzon, University of Tennessee Manger scenes displayed around Christmastime usually feature an ox and an ass beside ...

In his introduction to this collection, Liam Hannaway notes that 'Talking Heads' is a 'bracing read, as one would expect from ...

New biochemical techniques offer unmatched insight into early modern medicine, as traces of plants, animals and even human ...

The sense of crisis facing the Church in the aftermath of Justin Welby's resignation this time last year has subsided.

The heroic image of George Washington standing in a boat as it cuts through the icy Delaware River on Christmas Eve in 1776 ...

The pudding we know today began life as a pottage. This was a kind of broth, including raisins and other dried fruit, spices ...

The Independent newsroom make their picks - CHRISTMAS 2025: When you give someone a book as a gift, what you’re really giving ...