This notorious 15th-century book gave instructions – and helped execute thousands of women. Story by Melissa Chim, General ...

shipbrook, Flickr // CC BY 2.0. The evolution of menstruation technology is fascinating, and it is something women wore under their skirts. Well, at least after the 1800s. Before that, historians ...

The artefact was examined by T. Murugeshi, a retired Associate Professor of ancient history and archaeology, Mulki Sunder Ram Shetty College, Shirva, Udupi district.

The mystery surrounding the identity of a 15th century woman and the legacy she left behind has been solved, researchers say. Maud Heath lived in the Chippenham area in the 1470s and gifted ...

The world's oldest Valentine is on display in the "Medieval Women: ... Tower Aquila, Buonconsiglio Castle, Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige. Italy, 14th-15th century. Photo: DeAgostini/Getty Images.

She was a woman. She lived some 3,500 years ago in southeastern Turkey. And as the manager—or maybe owner—of a furniture workshop, she employed at least seven carpenters. ... It's a rare privilege, ...