On October 10, Catholics honor several saints and blessed individuals whose names have become part of the European tradition ...

St Stephen’s Church, near Darwen, serves as the Anglican parish church for Tockholes and stands on a site believed to have ...

Let's be frank: what comes to mind when you think of medieval dinners? Probably something gray and lumpy eaten by candlelight ...

The myth of Nicolas and Pernelle Flamel, medieval Parisians said to have made gold with a philosophers' stone, sparked a ...

Since the concept of peace resonates deeply with many, several names are associated with it or with peaceful symbols, if not through a literal translation. If you're in search of a name that is both ...

Halloween’s origins you probably didn’t know Halloween today is about candy, costumes, and spooky fun, with children dressed ...

Archaeologists in Kazakhstan have uncovered a sixth- to seventh-century fortified settlement, revealing ancient walls, pottery and a rare bird figurine.

IntroductionIn our daily lives and work, we are constantly pressured to find the 'correct answer' and are driven by invisible ...

Hello, this is the Michinoku Herb Research Institute.When you hear the word 'herb,' what kind of plants come to mind?Surely, ...

Souvenir shopping might seem like a modern tourist tradition, but its history stretches back nearly 2,000 years. Around 130 AD, Roman soldiers stationed near Hadrian's Wall may have collected ...

As Woman's Hour marks 80 years, Matthew Sweet and guests explore women's voices in history ...

A respected Lithuanian broadcaster felt compelled to debunk a medieval blood libel about Jews and Passover, a disturbing ...