The excavation, which followed the discovery of two Roman swords in 2023, is providing historians with fresh insights into ...

The Middle Ages were filled with legends, but one figure stands out as especially mysterious—surrounded by rumors, ...

By Adrian Wooldridge, Bloomberg Opinion In one of the most memorable scenes in “Pulp Fiction,” a film replete with memorable ...

A recent discovery of human bones in Lund, Sweden, has challenged previously held scientific beliefs about the treatment of disabled people in the Middle Ages.

Meet the Society for Creative Anachronism, Bay Area group that’s been playing dress-up for 60 Year CLOVERDALE — In a scenic meadow just beyond Cloverdale, California, lies a kingdom you won't ...

Keeping weight off during middle age is not easy. As the years pass, many people—especially men—find themselves gaining stubborn belly fat. Now, researchers have uncovered key reasons why this ...

A 30-year study of about 100,000 middle-aged people found that their dietary habits could lead to healthier aging. A North Texas dietitian explains.

It's no secret that our waistlines often expand in middle-age, but the problem isn't strictly cosmetic. Belly fat accelerates aging and slows down metabolism, increasing our risk for developing ...

The U.S. is one of two countries where loneliness peaks in middle-age. American adults are hitting peak loneliness years before retirement, something not seen in most other countries, according to ...

Medical instruments have been used for thousands of years. Primitive trephines for performing craniotomies have been discovered in Neolithic sites. During the Middle Ages, implements that had been ...

A version of this article appears in print on Jan. 14, 2025, Section D, Page 7 of the New York edition with the headline: Alcohol Carries More Risk in Middle Age.