For centuries, in Europe, pigs, horses, donkeys and even insects were tried like people: arrested, defended by lawyers, judged and ...

Come learn about an opportunity to study the Middle Ages in England for three weeks this coming summer! There will be an information meeting on Thursday, Jan. 15, starting at 4 p.m. in Kimpel Hall ...

The Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara invites you on an epic journey into the music of the Middle Ages. From lively dances to hauntingly beautiful tunes of the “Dark Ages,” this exhilarating program ...

In the Middle Ages, England emerged as one of the most influential and powerful kingdoms in Europe – a far cry from its ...

There’s a sometimes-forgotten part of Blackadder history: that the sitcom was on the chopping block after its peculiar, ...

Twelve days of feasting was the medieval way to celebrate Christmas. Painting by Beecham, John; Edward II Spending Christmas at Cirencester, Gloucestershire, 1321 ...

From burning castles to swords and magic and velvet gowns, medievalism has taken over 21st century pop culture. Pop star Chappell Roan is one of the many culture makers turning to the imagery of ...

She just can’t wait to be queen. Danish actress Connie Nielsen is taking on another regal role — this time, in a period piece for the new MGM+ drama “Robin Hood.” “It is my third queen. At least. At ...

A fisherman digging for worms at his summer home in Sweden instead discovered over 13 pounds of buried silver treasure. The hoard comes from the early Middle Ages, and includes mostly coins (and some ...

This 14th- or 15th-century aquamanile, a vessel for pouring water in domestic and religious settings, shows a sexual depiction of the legend of Aristotle and Phyllis. The Metropolitan Museum of Art ...

The Middle Ages, spanning roughly from the 5th to the late 15th century AD, was a period marked by the rise and fall of kingdoms, the spread of religions, and significant social and political upheaval ...