There has long been a great fascination with the Medieval period of history. Thousands of stories, whether historical or fantastical, are set or based during this era. It is an era that has been ...

A medieval French castle dripping with history — and possibly Napoleon’s hidden gold — is for sale, asking $3.8 million. The Chateau de Saint-Chartier, a 1,500-year-old fortress in Saint ...

Hans Heinrich von Wolf in uniform and wearing his decorations. Credit: Sam-Cohen-Bibliothek / Wikimedia Commons While recovering, he obtained leave and returned to Germany, where in 1906 he rejoined ...

The rare gem-set Medieval bishop's ring is expected to sell for between £15,000 to £18,000 A rare Medieval bishop's ring found by a retired firefighter in a Norfolk field is expected to fetch up ...

Products are independently selected by our editors. We may earn an affiliate commission from links. It’s impossible to imagine a modern world without Europe. Despite being the second-smallest ...

Was medieval armor effective against bullets fired from guns? "A lot depended on if the armor was relatively new or if the firearm was a bit older or smaller in design," Pauly said.

What are the best medieval games? Rare is a videogame that doesn’t feature at least one sword, suit of armor, or roast chicken. Still, they’re usually mixed in with bearded hermits slinging ...

Sheffield, England, in the mid-1600s was in the middle of a civil war. Part of the British Isles supported Charles I for the monarchy, while the rest of the kingdom was divided on who should lead ...

A GROUNDBREAKING discovery has unearthed mysterious tunnels which may have been sketched by Leonardo da Vinci over 500 years ago. The Italian genius, who was a revolutionary mathematician but also ...

A County Durham castle is set to welcome visitors for the first full season of its remodelled walled garden and 200-seater restaurant. Raby Castle, a 14th century castle in Staindrop, has gone ...