A couple of centuries ago, the press was recognized as the fourth estate, meaning it had the most clout after the medieval ...

The Middle Ages were not all about tyrannical rulers and power struggles. Cooperation, compromise, and women in power were ...

Seven delightful spots in Illinois where you can dine like royalty without crossing an ocean. Whether it’s the thrill of a ...

Historian Darke (The Ottomans) offers a meticulous and piercing reassessment of the origins of the “Romanesque” style in medieval architecture. The Romanesque—long meant to evoke the revival ...

A 700-year-old sword that was founded embedded in a rock at the bottom of a river in Bosnia and Herzegovina is being called the 'real-life Excalibur'. The medieval weapon is being compared to King ...

The latest DLC for Crusader Kings 3 adds new Lifestyle options for your character, but its launch isn’t going over well with ...

Step back in time with a visit to this French village. Take in the stunning sights of the well-preserved architecture and ...

Dirhams are made of silver, a precious metal, and could sometimes be cut into near-microscopic pieces, Grzegorz Kurka, ...

The Medieval Institute at Western Michigan University announces the twenty-ninth Otto Gründler Book Prize to be awarded at the 60th International Congress on Medieval Studies (May 8-10, 2025). It ...

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