Yet, the European Middle Ages — a period spanning more than 1,000 years — was much richer (and weirder) than even some of the best fiction or political spin. Comments. Newsletter Daily.

T he European Middle Ages seem to be having a moment. Although it’s true that, essentially since the time they ended, the period has been used to justify the shape of an author’s contemporary ...

From the siege on the Capitol to the way our economy is becoming feudal, America has been living its own Dark Ages and 2022 is the time to turn it around.

It covers a number of different combat disciplines from the Middle Ages including wrestling, dagger, longsword, rapier and polearms. Each instructor says the hobby allows them to live their ...

These facts prove how interesting, amusing, and even scary were medieval times. The post 32 Facts About The Middle Ages That ...

During the Middle Ages, implements that had been invented in Antiquity continued to be used. However, because of an insatiable interest in medical knowledge and advancements in metalwork, ...

This week saw more than 2,500 scholars of the Middle Ages descend on the University of Leeds (England) for the 25th annual International Medieval Congress. There, over the course of 4 days and ...

A night of heavy drinking is more risky at 55 than at 25, for a few reasons. Alcohol can compound health issues that are common in middle age, like blood sugar problems or high blood pressure.

That has allowed Middle Ages to add newer styles, such as lagers, sours, and hazy IPAs, to its original lineup of mostly English-style ales. Inside the new music/events venue at Middle Ages ...

In “A Travel Guide to the Middle Ages,” Anthony Bale describes a variety of medieval commoners taking long journeys on foot and horseback and by ship. They traveled as soldiers, ...

Combs are often found in graves from the Middle Ages, ... lance, shield and longsword, hinting that their owner was wealthy and important, BLfD representatives said.