In the picturesque town of Morlaix in northwestern France, archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery that has opened a window into medieval religious life. As researchers carefully excavated a ...

Medieval globalization may seem like an oxymoron. After all, this fall, historians claimed 536 was the worst year in human history to be alive. The medieval period in Europe is typically thought to ...

This walled medieval village is full of half-timbered and charming stone buildings, with winding streets and cobblestoned lanes. Flowers and greenery spill down ledges and wind up buildings, accenting ...

Like a well-made, keep-forever garment, quality content can be evergreen. Such is the case with “Illuminating Fashion: Dress in the Art of Medieval France and the Netherlands,” a 2011 exhibition that ...

The VauréYule medieval festival returns to the Cour des Arts in Vauréal in the Val-d'Oise on December 6 and 7, 2025. On the program for this 7th edition: fire shows, combat, a 100% artisanal medieval ...

When in France, do explore these 5 magical medieval towns, France is known for its stunning medieval towns like Sarlat-la-Canéda and Carcassonne. Colmar and Provins also offer a glimpse into the ...

In 1386, Jean de Carrouges accused his former friend, Jacques LeGris, of raping his wife, and the young king of France allowed their dispute to be resolved in what was to be the last legally ordered ...

Archaeologists have long known about Arab-Muslim expansion throughout the Mediterranean region in the Middle Ages. Reaching the Iberian Peninsula in 711 AD, Arab armies and Muslim troops spread into ...

SAINT-CIRQ LAPOPIE, France — The valley of the Lot River as it wends its way through southwestern France is known for its exceptional natural beauty, picturesque villages and historic chateaux.

The world’s best cheese and plenty of delicious bread to pair with it, another Italian town offering sweet deals to new residents, plus a medieval village in France that earns top scores from the ...