Medieval Europe’s diverse regional cultures were balanced by a conscious attempt to create a unified view of the world that embraced religious and social ideals, Latin and vernacular literature, and ...

principal at The Raab Collection and author of “The Hunt for History,” told Religion News Service. The medieval manuscript, which The Raab Collection is selling for $16,500, contains 25 double ...

The finds are changing the perception of how medieval worshippers viewed religion and interacted with their churches. Cley-Next-the-Sea, on the north coast of Norfolk in eastern England ...

Medieval art can sometimes surprise you, with its rich colors and expressive subjects. But sometimes, you're also caught off guard by the shock of noticing the presence of a guy in a spaceship in a ...

As a social historian of the medieval Islamic world, I think and write about the role of religion in daily life. Looking at how people thought about science and religion in the past can inform the ...

Polygamy played a nuanced role in medieval society, shaped by religion, politics, and culture. In this video, we look at how it functioned across different regions, why it was embraced by some and ...

What was life like in medieval society? Most medieval people lived in villages, as there were few large towns in the Middle Ages. The majority of people were peasants. The Church's role in ...

Marla Segol Marla Segol, from the University at Buffalo, is speaking on “Sex Magic and You: Experimental Ritual, Mythical Innovation, and the Study of Medieval Religion,” on Saturday, May 13, at 8:30 ...