Europe may be the smallest continent, but it has no shortage of fascinating places to visit. From incredible castles to ...

Bishop David Tencer, known for his Capuchin beard, talks about the diversity of the Catholic flock in Reykjavik and why the ...

A 700-year-old fresco discovered on the wall of a convent church in northern Italy suggests that luxurious Islamic tents were used to cover altars in medieval European churches. The World’s Sarah ...

Shutterstock The Only Medieval Art Museum in America Sitting high above Manhattan in Fort Tryon Park, The Cloisters looks out ...

At a cathedral in York, England, expert stonemasons are combining cutting-edge technology with ancient technique to bring ...

Clad in armor while astride fierce destrier warhorses, knights once roamed medieval Europe in the service of their lords and ...

Tents, especially Islamic tents were among the most prized gifts in diplomatic exchanges and the most sought-after spoils on ...

A 700-year-old fresco discovered in the convent church of S. Antonio in Polesine in Ferrara, Italy, reveals that luxurious ...

In the heart of Somerset lies the smallest city, home to the oldest medieval street in Europe. Vicars’ Close, located next to Wells Cathedral, is regarded as the only fully-preserved medieval ...

Roaming the ruins allows visitors to reconnect with Europe's rich and complex history. One such place is the abandoned medieval town-fortress of Cherven in Bulgaria. Located about 30 kilometres ...