A time of innovation, philosophy, and legendary works of art: the realities of the medieval period (500 to 1500 C.E.) in Europe may surprise you. Many know the years before the Renaissance and ...

Nobles and royalty, on the other hand, wore garments made from finer materials like silk and velvet, richly dyed and often embroidered with intricate patterns. Layers were essential, with tunics ...

University of Tübingen / Victor Brigola Researchers have discovered a small trove of medieval game pieces hidden ... of chess was still relatively new to Europe. Chess evolved from a game called ...