Pregnancy in the Middle Ages was extremely dangerous. There were no sterile conditions or modern medical knowledge.

Migration into England was continuous from the Romans through to the Normans and men and women moved from different places ...

England was never as isolated as many history books once suggested. New research shows that people moved into and across ...

Intriguing new discoveries in a medieval cemetery in Wales have brought archaeologists closer to solving the mystery ...

Archaeologists excavating a mysterious medieval cemetery in Wales have uncovered compelling evidence that the burial ground was part of an early female religious community. The discovery of a possible ...

Long before they wielded swords, medieval knights learned from noblewomen. This video uncovers the early training of ...

It’s a grand popular celebration that has become an integral part of Paris's history, delighting both young and old: the ...

EVERY Jan. 9, as dawn cracks over Manila’s smog-choked skyline, a human tsunami engulfs Quiapo. From midnight onward, streets ...

Islamic scholars leave no room for ambiguity when condemning terrorism. Brutality in the name of religion is categorically ...

Most stories of the Vikings and their gods focus on men. It’s time for the women to take centre stage: from giantesses to bad ...

The Bonita Springs National Art Festival and the Cape Coral Art Festival will both feature more than 200 artists. The Venezia Renaissance Faire in Bonita Springs offers jousting, medieval games, and ...

Faithful recreations of “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” scenes and a talented cast of clowns steer a revival that dances ...