Vlad III Dracula, the brutal warlord and inspiration for Bram Stoker’s genre-defining vampire, has long held a reputation as medieval Europe’s most terrifying ruler. Now, new research asks: how true ...

Hattiesburg's Pocket Museum is hosting a new exhibit called, "A Pocket Full of Posey: Plague Doctors and Peculiar Cures." ...

Ghent’s city center is beautiful and easy to navigate on foot, though trams and boats provide stops to other points nearby. The city’s most famous spots are indeed must-do highlights, but take the ...

Europe is dotted with several car-free villages, which are perfect for those looking for a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. These villages let you explore their beautiful ...

In a new book, art historian Jack Hartnell reconsiders the gruesome image as “one of the period’s most sophisticated repositories of medical hope.” ...

As a symbol, the Moon did not have an easily decipherable meaning – which encouraged medieval people to read it in playful ways.

The Belial stool by Studio S II, in steel and leather, draws inspiration from the Savonarola chair, an X-frame design popular in medieval Italy. “Gothic arches, sharp spikes and oxblood leather ...

A travel lover has revealed five "perfect" October destinations for anyone dreaming of a cosy autumn escape. Sharing her recommendations on TikTok as @thenatalieway1, the blogger unveiled her top ...

The quest for sound money is hardly a recent phenomenon. In 13th century Italy, two different gold monetary units competed with each other in the Medieval ...

This piece is part of a series of articles covering the medieval and early modern great powers of each of Asia’s regions: East Asia, Central and North Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and West Asia ...

Kenneth Bartlett does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

Slovenia’s epic history, artistic creativity, grand gastronomy and rich culture converge in its myriad festivals. The Ljubljana Festival has brought joy since 1953, and is still Slovenia’s largest, ...