cryptic details or hidden symbols. Here we take a closer look at the works of three of the worlds greatest painters who were alive during the Late Medieval Period. Bengals Change Plans on Trey ...

Archaeologists are set to begin an underwater excavation of a rare medieval crannog in Loch Achilty later this year. The excavation will be funded by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, the ...

But to fully delve into what personal style means in a modern context, we have to start somewhere within its loose history.

The Shroud of Turin has captivated believers and skeptics alike, sparking discussions around its authenticity as the burial garment of Jesus Christ. This intriguing topic will come to life as Rudolph ...

In the West, the practice of exchanging rings to mark a betrothal dates back to ancient Rome, when noble families would trade iron bands—known as annuli pronubi—to signify that a marriage agreement ...

Concordia, a monumental stained-glass installation by internationally celebrated artistSir Brian Clarke, was unveiled at Bahrain International Airport by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al ...

Whether to avert bad luck, express gratitude for good fortune, or simply out of habit, knocking on wood endures as a small ...

The Bible, on display at the Medieval Art Gallery in Warsaw, was printed more than 570 years ago by Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of the printing press. It is one of the few preserved copies in the ...

One of the greatest examples of cultural sharing in the world, is the spread of Buddhism from India to Sri Lanka. The Island ...

The recent controversy surrounding the 17th-century Mughal ruler Aurangzeb is a vivid example of how intensely history can be ...

The olive tree is one of the most iconic symbols of the Mediterranean basin ... a key economic activity in Sicily during this period. Medieval transformations (5th–14th century CE): During ...