In this version of alternate history, Columbus set sail on his epic voyage to the Americas to prove to the world that the ...

As the capital and largest city of East Flanders, Ghent combines medieval heritage with modern urban life. The city rose to ...

The Old Synagogue today stands as a museum that is a powerful testimony to this legacy of the Jewish community and it serves ...

Authentic European armor from the Middle Ages is now on display in Spokane, giving residents a rare opportunity to step into ...

The Order of Assassins were masters of disguise and stealth, wielding psychological warfare as their greatest weapon.

Kars Castle, a nearly 1,000-year-old fortress that dominates the skyline of eastern Türkiye’s historic city, is awaiting ...

When I was planning my trip to Germany, I saw several cities and towns with either a -burg or -berg at the end. My curiosity ...

This lavishly researched book shows that dots and dashes are an essential component of style, whether you’re a medieval monk or Donald Trump ...

Thousands have rushed to book tickets to see the Bayeux Tapestry in London. Here’s why the nearly 1000-year-old embroidery is ...

Concerts are advertised beneath the midnight sun, communities organise midsummer gatherings, solstice events are promoted and ...

Beneath the town of Wieliczka in southern Poland lies one of the world's most extraordinary underground landmarks. The ...

Devotional writing was a medieval practice that entangled reading with feeling and made meaning collaboratively, over time, ...