KINGSTON, N.Y. — A crowd gathered at the Matthewis Persen House Museum on Saturday, Oct. 5, for “Life in the Middle Ages,” an event showcasing pre-17th century culture and traditions. It was hosted by ...

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LUMBERTON, Miss. (WDAM) - Thousands of people from around the world have gathered at King’s Arrow Ranch for a week-long event focused on life in the Middle Ages. Those in its midst call it the 33rd ...

Alcohol was more than a pastime in the Middle Ages — it was a necessity, a social glue, and sometimes the only safe thing to drink. From monks brewing strong ales to peasants drinking “small beer” all ...

For religious Christians, Christmas is all about Jesus Christ. But his mother Mary was busy, too, giving birth. Over the centuries, Mary became one of the most popular figures of Christendom. Yet she ...

Cats had a bad reputation in the middle ages. Their presumed links with paganism and witchcraft meant they were often treated with suspicion. But despite their association with the supernatural, ...

Medieval life was filled with customs that seem strange to us today, especially among women. In this video, we explore one of ...

Dalhousie University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. The seemingly fantastical world of the Middle Ages has held western popular culture in fascination since (at least) its ...