Yet, despite their importance for the state in maintaining the rule of law, executioners were outcasts. They lived on the ...

Were holy women of the Middle Ages touched by the divine, possessed by the devil – or, worse, making it all up?

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As the Middle Ages drew to a close, the transition to the Renaissance era brought about significant changes in fashion.

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Her wearing of men’s clothes, which she argued was necessary ... Julien Théry teaches medieval history at the Center for Medieval Studies, Paul-Valéry University, Montpellier, France.

The medieval era has been a big place for video games to cut loose and have fun, and 2024 has multiple titles that reside in that period. Update: We will continue to update this list periodically ...

Its excellent preservation allowed researchers to gain more insight into the origins of equestrianism's role in medieval ...

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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 ...

While promoting his new film 'We Live in Time,' the British actor has embraced vulnerability — and come to see himself as a ...

Crusader Kings III is the sequel to the classic grand strategy game about medieval conquest, intrigue, religion and high drama.