Wardship was an integral part of medieval feudalism—common wherever people had wealth to pass down, Sykes explains. It gradually became codified, evolving into “a practice shaped by law but also by ...

Although cleanliness in the Middle Ages was primitive compared to what modern people enjoy, it doesn't mean medieval hygiene didn't exist. Despite living in an era long before indoor plumbing, shampoo ...

Eleanor co-hosts our sister podcast Gone Medieval and is the author of 'The Once And Future Sex'. This episode was edited by ...

Chepstow Castle is one of the oldest surviving stone castles in Britain and offers a remarkable glimpse into medieval military architecture. Built shortly after the Norman conquest, it served as a ...

A24’s bold medieval fantasy The Green Knight, starring Dev Patel and Alicia Vikander, will be available to stream for free this March.

Medieval intrigue erupts into a brutal, cinematic battle as rival kings unite against Saxon invaders in an epic season finale ...

With Easter just around the corner, you can turn to these budget-friendly gourmet treats to fill your baskets. Here's what to buy, at good prices.

Designers are often asked who their “woman” or “man” is—it’s always been more than that for Daniel Gayle and James Bosley of ...

In 1990s New York, Carolyn Bessette, future wife of John F. Kennedy Jr. was, if reluctantly, both an icon and an enigma.

Women Biopics have demonstrated that strong female narratives can command both critical acclaim and commercial success across ...

I love sports, geography, history, art and goofy stuff, and high school mascots blend a bit of all of that. I’ve combed ...

As Lauren Groff heads to Vroman's to discuss her new collection "Brawler," we look back at the career-defining novels and ...