From “The Odyssey” to “namemaxxing,” baby-naming inspiration can come from surprising sources.

Was chivalry an antidote to violence, or was it just another name for violence itself?Key PointsIt has long been believed that medieval European chivalry was a mechanism for 'civilizing' the barbaric ...

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 ...

Clara — From Latin clarus, Clara carries the meanings "clear" and "bright." Its simple sound gives it a polished quality as a ...

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

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

Researchers argue that the tenth-century coins provide new evidence of a bustling English community located next to the ...

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

Written and local histories have long held that Saint Mo Luóc founded a monastery on the island, but archaeological evidence ...

THESSALONIKI, Greece — The remains of medieval ruler Czar Samuel will arrive in Bulgaria on Saturday, after decades of ...

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 ...

Discover what people ate for dessert in medieval times, from spiced hippocras and wafers to rice pudding, tarts, gingerbread, ...