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.

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

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

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 ...

Marriage in the Middle Ages was less about romance and more about survival, status, and family alliances. Many unions were arranged to strengthen economic ties or secure land and inheritance. The ...

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

Given the current state of luxury retail and global politics, it's no wonder the Dark Ages are trending.

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

It was a blustery Saturday night amid a typically blustery Michigan winter. I was attending a wedding reception for a cousin, ...

Valentine's Day has evolved from ancient Roman fertility rituals and Christian martyr legends into a global celebration of love, gifts and grand gestures. But behind the roses and chocolates lies a ...

The Cheshire-based author follows her Booker Prize-longlisted debut with a deeply affecting novel about a woman on a mission ...

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