Though its route through Central Asia remains elusive, two German researchers believe they have discovered how — and why — ...
Manger scenes displayed around Christmastime usually feature an ox and an ass beside the infant Jesus. According to the ...
Unpredictable weather in late medieval Europe disrupted agricultural stability, forcing cities to rely on maritime grain ...
Rick Steves loves traveling to Italy, and a favorite city of his is where tourists can enjoy delicious food surrounded by ...
Previously unknown volcanic eruptions may have kicked off an unlikely series of events that brought the Black Death—the most ...
Europe's mighty Danube River flows through major cities like Vienna and Budapest, but consider strolling along its banks in ...
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What happened when a wife cheated in medieval Europe?

Was adultery common in the Middle Ages, or was it a rare and harshly punished sin? In this video, we explore the realities of ...
Archaeologists have uncovered remnants of Nya Lödöse, a forgotten 16th-century city beneath modern Gothenburg, revealing ...
The Rhine River, particularly the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, boasts an unparalleled concentration of over 40 medieval castles and fortresses along a 6 ...
Understanding the complex network of preceding events and their consequences is the only way to get a clearer picture of the ...
A surprising study has uncovered a link between a massive volcanic eruption in 1345 and the onset of the Black Death, Europe's deadliest pandemic. The discovery reveals how a catastrophic chain of ...
Clues contained in tree rings have identified mid-14th-century volcanic activity as the first domino to fall in a sequence ...