A new exhibition at The Met Cloisters makes the case that gender and sexual fluidity were an essential part of Medieval religious art.

A recently discovered gospel likely written by women at the abbey of Essen in the 10th century could sell for more than $1 ...

A "beautiful and unique" period drama is available to stream free, and it's based on a bestselling collection of novels ...

EF Adventures, the guided tour operator for the active traveler, today announced its biggest sale ever, offering up to $600 ...

According to legend, the Trojans migrated to Britain after the fall of Troy. A new book investigates the historicity of this legend.

Scientists recently unearthed the remains of multiple academic halls at Oxford University — revealing new insights into the lives of students in the Middle Ages.

Let's go back to the Middle Ages to look at some dishes people still enjoy today. Find out if one of your favorite meals is ...

This castle in Wales has been compared to the Leaning Tower of Pisa and is said to be 'like stepping into a giant storybook ...

From medieval warlord to feminist icon, the vampire has survived every age by reinventing itself — feeding on our fears, our ...

Along with their terminology, the Romans had passed down to early medieval Europe the belief that crowds were an important source of validation. Hordes of admirers attested to the holiness of relics.

Demography is a particularly murky corner of early medieval history, but we know that between 500 and 1000 there was a trend ...