Prisons in the Middle Ages were often designed less for rehabilitation and more for punishment and control. Some facilities ...

On April 8, Jewish families and their friends will be celebrating the first night of the week of Passover, with the most convivial gathering of the year: the Seder meal. The Seder celebrates the ...

A map pinpointing hundreds of homicides in 14th-century England could help teach medieval history. By Isabella Kwai A spice merchant stabbed by a fruit seller over a longstanding feud. A street ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. What was life like in ...

From misunderstood epics like Beowulf to underappreciated gems like The Northman, these are the greatest Medieval fantasy ...

The 61st International Congress on Medieval Studies takes place Thursday, May 14, through Saturday, May 16, 2026. Printed programs will be shipped to Congress participants with U.S. addresses in early ...

Snails wielding swords and fighting off knights. Elephants that look like oversized golden retrievers. Dogs with uncanny proportions and hauntingly human eyes. Cats wearing clothes and playing musical ...