The warming house at Rievaulx is next to the refectory, and was altered quite substantially over the period from the 12th to ...

Europe is filled with modern capitals and bustling cities, but scattered across the continent are towns that feel untouched ...

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Archaeologists excavating a mysterious medieval cemetery in Wales have uncovered compelling evidence that the burial ground was part of an early female religious community. The discovery of a possible ...

In the Middle Ages, color signaled status, wealth, and morality. Certain dyes were expensive and restricted to elites. Laws ...

A medieval person would find modern life deeply unsettling rather than impressive. Personal freedom, gender equality, and ...

Intriguing new discoveries in a medieval cemetery in Wales have brought archaeologists closer to solving the mystery ...

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The circumstances surrounding the hoard's concealment point definitively to one of medieval Europe's most traumatic events. Archaeological evidence indicates the treasure was hidden during the ...

Israel’s longest-serving prime minister is determined to regain his nation’s trust and restore its image abroad ...

(RNS) — In a year marked by political violence and collective unease, writers on religion and spirituality offered ...

This season’s offerings investigate America’s religious origins, explore Jewish identity, and meditate on the power of myths ...