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.

More than 19,000 young Catholics from around the world joined this year’s traditional pilgrimage — a beacon of hope for ...

“Rome ’25-the Way of St. James ’27-Jerusalem ’33” encourages young Christians from across the continent to open up a pathway to faith and hope in Europe.

What is it about castles that fascinates so many people around the globe? A lot of the allure derives from the history and ...

Words on the Wave: Ireland and St. Gallen in Early Medieval Europe is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see these precious treasures from Ireland’s Golden Age exhibited together.