Despite a majority of people living in the peasant class during Medieval times, the average diet was fairly varied. Some ...

As a symbol, the Moon did not have an easily decipherable meaning – which encouraged medieval people to read it in playful ...

Archaeologists uncovered a Byzantine fortress in Lecce, Italy, revealing how a Roman amphitheater became a stronghold.

Escape the modern world in this Medieval Italian village where time seems to stand still, preserving historic architecture, ...

Se non è vero, è ben trovato (even if it isn't true, it makes a good story)—reflects a good deal of human history.

Medieval tools like bellows, awls, and hand planes outperform modern gadgets with precise control, durability, and ...

Close friends and family attended a funeral service for Giorgio Armani Monday in a 14th century church located within a ...

A city far from the usual European hotspots is winning over travellers with its charm, affordability, and the kindness of its ...

Setting off from Gorizia, a European Capital of Culture for 2025, the Pedemontana cycling trail in Italy’s north east is a ...

Nestled in the heart of Tuscany, a hidden gem awaits discovery. With its medieval charm and breathtaking views, this town has ...

Common misconceptions about medieval life are being overturned at William the Conqueror's newly restored Norwich Castle.

In the remote Italian village of Scanno, Margherita Carlietta is the last connection to a lost way of life. Now her insistence on wearing traditional clothes has made her a reluctant celebrity.