The Middle Ages, usually dated from the 5th to the late 15th centuries, were a period of striking contrasts. Castles rose across Europe, knights pledged their loyalty to their owners, and entire ...

It won’t catch any fish, but the discovery of as many as 20,000 silver coins and pieces of jewelry dates back to the early ...

Among the most popular books of the time, bestiaries were filled with real and mythical animals and their lore, the ...

Turns out, the Dark Ages weren’t so dim when it came to wellness. Researchers have unearthed a trove of medical remedies dating back over a thousand years, revealing that early medieval Europeans were ...

Located in the heart of the Latin Quarter, the Musée de Cluny is housed in the 13th-century Hôtel des Abbés de Cluny, and is ...

Dalhousie University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. The seemingly fantastical world of the Middle Ages has held western popular culture in fascination since (at least) its ...

When we picture the Middle Ages, we often imagine knights, castles, and bustling marketplaces, not cozy homes filled with ...

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