Behind the castles and chivalry, the Middle Ages were defined by extreme cruelty, legalized torture, and ruthless punishment.

The shipwreck is exceptionally preserved and provides the first archaeological confirmation of features seen in illustrations ...

Three fire engines as well as police and paramedics rushed to Rochester Castle in Castle Hill following reports a man had ...

Medieval toilets were simple, exposed, and dangerous. Waste often dropped directly into streets or water sources. Hygiene was ...

A man in his 50s suffered serious injuries to his chest, leg and ankle with emergency services rushing him to King's College ...

The remains of Svaelget 2 included a covered platform known as a "castle deck" where sailors could hide from the weather.

Archaeologists have unearthed the largest-ever medieval “super ship” dating back to the 1400s, a discovery that prompts a ...

Spotted off the coast of Denmark, the "Svaelget 2" is a cog, a kind of large trading vessel used in the Middle Ages. Experts ...

Tucked in the waters off the coast of Copenhagen, maritime archaeologists discovered the world’s largest cog, a Viking-age ...

Here's why a small Rhine Valley town with a hilltop castle-turned-hotel captures Rick Steves' attention and the magic of ...

A recent European vacation, however, served as a stark reminder to me that there’s old — and Kingston is in its own distinct ...

A medieval marathon from the castle of Blandy-les-Tours to the ramparts of Provins (77) On Sunday, May 10, 2026, run the ...