The domains of the Habsburgs formed a political and cultural patchwork that would come under increasing strain.

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

The Christmas story includes chivalry as well as shepherds, and knights in shining armor as well as wise men bearing gifts.

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In the late Middle Ages, Christianity was widespread in Europe and Christmas celebrations every December were the norm in ...

This isn’t anything new: Humans have been scooping up each other’s unwanted swag for hundreds of years. In Europe, the ...