Members of a Cheyenne medieval weapons club aren’t just hobbyists, they seriously train with period-appropriate swords like ...

Praised by the ancient Greek giants Homer and Euripides for its superb quality nearly 3,000 years ago, Cyprus’ Commandaria is ...

The medieval Mongol archive, dating from the 13th century, had a profound influence on French maps and exploration.

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, in Southeastern France, offers beautiful landscapes at the base of dramatic limestone cliffs and ...

St. Francis is the medieval Catholic saint whose spirituality focused on loving the poor, creation, and peace. He’s been a ...

As we step back into the Middle Ages, building the great Gothic cathedrals of Europe became quite the crusade. Construction of these symbols of power and faith began between the 11th and 16th ...

Either way, the name comes from the Old Norse word for “wharf” — and Bruges did indeed arise as a trading centre. By the ...

Understanding Christian antisemitism as a global phenomenon is essential to recognizing its deep historical roots and ongoing ...

The Flemish who live in this part of Belgium call this city “Brugge” (BROO-ghah), but the French half of the country (and ...

In the West, he is most often depicted as the antagonist – if a noble and revered one – to the crusader king, Richard the ...

Guy Collins has lived a journey of colorful perspective as a juggler. He has seen the world but also interacted with many ...

The Crusades, the Inquisition, the Blood Libel, and Pogroms shaped centuries of Jewish persecution in Christian Europe. While ...