The romance genre owes a major debt to the Middle Ages. That's where we get the word, the genre, and most of its tropes.

What was once a small window on the side of the church is now cemented shut. In front of it, a sign reads: “Site of the cell ...

This spectacular work of medieval art imagines Christ's side as a vulva—and is now on view at the Met Cloisters, ...

From medieval beginnings, the samurai have inspired art, fiction and films, from Shōgun to Star Wars. But their true story is ...

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Discover Norfolk’s February 2026 reading and writing events for all ages as part of the Born & Read in Norfolk campaign.

For many, the idea of soulmates still shapes how love is understood.

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There is a new trend of young women flocking to see knightly performers at Medieval Times events, and multiple psychologists offered their explanations why.

A new analysis argues that this daily work of processing and cooking food helped reshape human bodies and social life. It explores how fire, tools, and cooperation driven by women changed humans’ ...