Fly-whisks are used ritually to fan temple idols and sacred objects such as the Sikh holy book in gurudwaras, and are a ...

To this end, she enlists writers and artists of the time, and sheds some light on the lives of lesser mortals. However, the ...

Staying in a Scottish castle might not cost as much as you'd expect. Here are a few budget-friendly options to check out where you can live like royalty.

There are numerous London castles and palaces and others nearby that offer a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of the ...

Cruising down a quiet road in Windham, New Hampshire, you might suddenly find yourself slamming on the brakes and wondering ...

No, you haven’t accidentally stumbled through a portal to 14th century Scotland – you’ve discovered Searles Castle, one of ...

Combining dendrochronology and isotopic analysis provides precise results on the origin and age of wood. These techniques could be applied to other historical manuscripts. This research sheds light on ...

At first glance, the yellow oak kitchen might make you think you've stepped into a slightly outdated suburban home. But just ...

Harry Potter TV show casts its stars HBO has finally found a trio of young actors to play Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and ...

A time of innovation, philosophy, and legendary works of art: the realities of the medieval period (500 to 1500 C.E.) in Europe may surprise you. Many know the years before the Renaissance and ...

A remarkable centuries-old ring was unearthed recently beneath rubble at a historic castle in Eastern Europe. The impressive brass ring was found at Wawel Royal Castle in Krakow, Poland. The ...

Researchers have found pages of a rare medieval manuscript masquerading as a cover and stitched into the binding of another book, according to experts at the Cambridge University Library in England.