From chainmail to corsets: "Medieval Core" brings magic and escapism to the fashion world. Here's how to integrate the trend ...

Considering how many games take inspiration from medieval settings, it's no surprise that some of them have pretty accurate ...

An immense cathedral dominates the city of Évora, in Portugal. Dating back to the 12th century, it is an architectural masterpiece combining Romanesque and Gothic styles.

Playing cards traveled a long way before they reached France and became the classic hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades that we know today.

Assassin's Creed Shadows, out Thursday, might be big enough to reverse Ubisoft's crumbling fortunes. But the game faces headwinds.

With its pristine beaches, charming fishing villages, vineyards, and medieval castles, the Algarve region of Portugal offers ...

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No one was more surprised than medieval armourer Matthew Finchen. One of the most memorable looks from all of London Fashion Week was not made in an airy studio in Stoke Newington, but crafted with a ...

Whether you’re a lover of history or a lover of magical elven lore, you’ll find something here to love. Knights in shining armor, swordplay, jousting, intrigue, and superstition–who doesn ...

When Afonso Henriques became the first king of Portugal in year 1143, he was fortunate to inherit a substantial infrastructure through the cultures of two great civilisations which had prized water as ...

These days it is tough to be a young designer—from the scarcity of funding to the pressures of turning out a full runway show season after season, the decline in retailers to actually buy your ...