Explore 10 beautiful medieval cities where Europe’s history can still be seen in every wall, tower, and old town square. Discover Carcassonne’s striking fortifications and Bologna’s famous towers, ...

The modern history of Western Europe is defined by opposition. Europe is presented as a beacon of civilisation facing down the barbarous masses that populated the rest of the world, and one of the ...

Medieval Europe’s diverse regional cultures were balanced by a conscious attempt to create a unified view of the world that embraced religious and social ideals, Latin and vernacular literature, and ...

Animal skins used to make historic manuscripts have revealed the 3,500-year history of the sheep pox virus (SPPV). By recovering viral DNA from parchment, researchers traced the pathogen across Bronze ...

An illustration, based on a 15th century author’s imagining, of the court of the Great Khan in the 1200s. Credit: National Library of France On January 4, 1254, a French monk named William of Rubruck ...

Europe’s medieval destinations reveal a remarkable mix of castles, fortified cities, cliff top monasteries and ancient towns that still preserve the atmosphere of the Middle Ages. Mont Saint Michel ...

Picture a scene of medieval times in your mind, and chances are you might picture a knight on horseback in a full suit of shining armor, a grand king or queen sat on their throne, or a motleyed jester ...

SPOKANE, Wash. — Authentic European armor from the Middle Ages is now on display in Spokane, giving residents a rare opportunity to step into the world of medieval knights. The Northwest Museum of ...