Far from their dour reputation, the Middle Ages were a period of massive social change, burgeoning nationalism, international conflict, terrible natural disaster, climate change, rebellion ...

As well as trying to discover the philosopher’s stone, said to be the elixir of life and immortality ... one substance into another and in the Middle Ages the idea turned into quite a craze.

According to Pinterest's 2025 trend report, trends are going way, way back in time this year. "Medieval is having a major moment," it reads. "In 2025, Gen Z and Millennials will take home decor ...