Why was there no Middle Ages in Mexico? It turns out the answer is a really simple one, as our expert historian explains.

The metamorphosis of this special bond from feudal to modern times reveals much about the aspirations of different societies ...

Natural disasters shaped life in the Middle Ages in powerful ways. In this video, we look at how events like floods, famines, ...

There are the five of the oldest pubs in Worcestershire dating back centuries - from The Cardinal's Hat to Fleece Inn.

Stroud and its famous Five Valleys once thrived as a vital centre for creating woollen cloth, enrobing kings, soldiers and nobility all over ...

St John’s Jerusalem is approached by a long driveway winding through a former deer park, currently used to keep horses. Its ...

The Middle Ages weren’t just about castles and cathedrals – they were also home to some of the most ambitious mega projects ...

Overview: The Middle Ages, 1154 - 1485 Far from their dour reputation, the Middle Ages were a period of massive social change, burgeoning nationalism, international conflict, terrible natural ...

An exhibition at the Louvre traverses centuries as it follows the evolution of the fool, who has long served as a reflection of our own self-image.

Contrary to popular belief, the decline of women’s rights in history has always corresponded to a retreat of the Church within Western societies, especially from the Renaissance onwards, for the ...

Historian Mark Gregory Pegg’s book “Beatrice’s Last Smile” offers a new look at the historical period through its people and evolving culture.