The Middle Ages, usually dated from the 5th to the late 15th centuries, were a period of striking contrasts. Castles rose across Europe, knights pledged their loyalty to their owners, and entire ...

Though films and TV series about the Middle Ages do not always attract the same level of love and critical praise as those set in other periods of history, there are still a number of notable films ...

It is hard not to shake one’s head when hearing feminist activists describe misogynistic speech and other attacks on women’s dignity as “medieval” — especially for those who have taken the trouble to ...

When people think of the European Middle Ages, it often brings to mind grinding poverty, superstition and darkness. But the ...