When people think of the European Middle Ages, it often brings to mind grinding poverty, superstition and darkness.

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In the late Middle Ages, Christianity was widespread in Europe and Christmas celebrations every December were the norm in ...

Now well over 800 years old, the Codex Gigas is one of the most impressive artifacts from the Medieval period of Europe.

Phainos was the most famous fisherman of his time who lived in the 2nd century AD in the ancient Greek city of Halicarnassus.

While frumenty would typically be served with spices and treacle to add flavour, the not-so-festive twist was that it would ...

Discover the magic of German Christmas markets in Stuttgart, Rothenburg, and Munich. Learn about Glühwein, local crafts, and 500-year-old holiday traditions.

In ancient Judaism and early Christianity, angels were portrayed as powerful beings who guarded the Garden of Eden, ...

Susan Boynton looks at this, along with bibliophilia, libraries, and the study of medieval liturgy in her new book.

De La Fuente, Sanchís, Alkorta, Iván Campo, Pavón and Fernando Sanz analyze Huijsen's lackluster start: "He needs time and ...

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