Popular culture often paints Medieval Western Europe as a dark, backward time of ignorance—but is that accurate? This video challenges common myths, comparing European and Islamic civilizations during ...

Was polygamy practiced in medieval Europe - or was it strictly forbidden? The answer depends on where you look. In this episode, we examine how different cultures, from Christian kingdoms to Islamic ...

Found in 1986 and following a 39-year conservation project, Ireland's oldest and largest medieval book shrine is now on view.

Greek mythology sparked the Renaissance, transforming art from religious instruction to profound explorations of human ...

Assassins, royal marriages and diplomatic gift-giving: historian and archaeologist Max Adams explains how the kings of Mercia ...

Archaeologists believe the Linschoten Sword was forged to straddle both worlds.

An analysis of a 700-year-old ring reveals a unique reddish-purple sapphire set in 18-karat gold with a lion decoration.

The history of the dead – or, more precisely, the history of the living's fascination with the dead – is an intriguing one.As a researche ...