Life in the Middle Ages was challenging for many – but even more so for those born with dwarfism. In this video, we explore what survival looked like for people with dwarfism during medieval times, ...
Scholars of Scandinavian studies at the Cluster of Excellence are investigating cultural memories of pre-Christian Nordic paganism from the Middle Ages to the present day – “Brave explorers, strong ...
The 10-episode series will see Rob and Marian fight for justice and freedom following the Norman invasion of England in the ...
Robin Hood follows a Saxon forester's son, Rob, and the daughter of a Norman lord, Marian, on a journey of romance and sacrifice.
Mordechai's message to Esther, as recorded in the Scroll of Esther, remains the ultimate test and clarion call to any Jew, like Esther, who find themselves Court Jews who must decide if they will ...
There is a new Sheriff in town. And a new Robin Hood. And a new Maid Marian. And they are slightly different from what you might remember. Robin Hood is a reimagined take on the classic tale of the ...
Living with dwarfism in the Middle Ages meant facing a world shaped by superstition, spectacle, and strict social roles. In ...
Among the most popular books of the time, bestiaries were filled with real and mythical animals and their lore, the protagonists of intriguing stories symbolizing human virtues and faults.
On one of those rainy weekends when there's nothing to do, I was drawn into a role-playing project by a young neighbor. A story of investigation in the Middle Ages, with a gallery of characters. I ...
Russia's influence in the Middle East has declined significantly since its 2015 intervention in Syria to support Bashar al-Assad. Moscow was excluded from a major October 13 summit in Egypt, ...
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 ...