From burning castles to swords and magic and velvet gowns, medievalism has taken over 21st century pop culture.

Hidden in the ancient hills of southeastern Missouri lies a natural wonder that locals have been quietly enjoying for generations while the rest of the world remained blissfully unaware. Johnson’s ...

The Middle Ages weren’t just about castles and cathedrals – they were also home to some of the most ambitious mega projects ...

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

The hair-raising reality of the Middle Ages is a grisly one that contrasts greatly with today's healthcare and technological ...

The Middle East is often written off as a costly distraction from more pressing priorities. But in a global environment that is more complex, demanding and volatile than any point in decades, ...

At the Met Cloisters in Manhattan, paintings, statuettes and other objects demonstrate that human desire transcends time and cultures. The fictional tale of Phyllis and Aristotle, in which she gets ...

In the Middle Ages, color wasn’t just fashion—it was status, symbolism, and control. Every shade told a story, from royal purple to deadly yellow. FBI investigates hunting stand with sight line to ...

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