Why do we still refer to part of the Middle Ages as the "Dark Ages"? In this episode, Kings and Generals unpacks the origin of the term, its association with cultural stagnation, and whether it's an ...

What did it really mean to be educated in the Middle Ages ... of medieval universities, we trace how knowledge was preserved, passed on, and who controlled it during this pivotal period in ...

Tom Hanks, beyond his iconic roles, harbors a profound love for literature. Discover the books that have shaped his world, offering a glimpse into his mind.

Sutton Hoo, in Suffolk, is no ordinary archaeological site. Discovered in 1939, it stunned historians with its 7th-century ship burial, filled with golden treasures, finely wrought weapons, and an ...

Children were supposed to learn the lesson that while we might have become peripheral, once upon a time we Irish rescued ...

Zoe Gustavia Anna Whalen has been thinking about medieval times a lot lately. And not just because of the techno-feudalism ...

His Written in the Dark character, Thierry Villar, meanwhile, was also inspired by a real poet Kay researched. Francois Villon was a medieval French ... changed over the period of my career.

The new Pope Leo has a powerful opportunity to bring that argument into the 21st century. Here at Vox, we're unwavering in our commitment to covering the issues that matter most to you — threats to ...

A medieval murder mystery film starring Tom Hardy is now available to stream on Apple TV, and fans have called it a “horror masterpiece”. The Reckoning was released in 2004 and is set in 14th-century ...

During the medieval period, mothers were responsible for their child's health, safety, and education with no outside support, ...

Malabar Pepper, grown in Kerala’s monsoon-rich hills, is a bold black pepper variety with a historic global trade legacy.