Fasting in the sense of not eating for a specific time upavasa or abstaining from specific substances during certain periods is a wellestablished part of all Hindu spiritual practices In the early tim ...

A trip to the central Italian region of Umbria is not to be missed. The two historic cities of Perugia and Assisi are ...

If you love impressive Roman historic sites, you’re in for a treat in this southern French city…. Located in the Occitanie ...

Incredible architecture, history, windmills, clogs, cheese and tulips are some gems to discover on these day trips from ...

Explore the stunning castles in Italy, showcasing unique architecture and rich history throughout the beautiful regions.

What is it about castles that fascinates so many people around the globe? A lot of the allure derives from the history and ...

In return for my love, the Middle Ages were supposed to stay where they were. But they have not. With the accelerating advance of privatization, they seem to be moving our way in the form of ...

A city recently announced the discovery of a gilded Christian artifact dating back to the Early Middle Ages. In a statement published on May 12, the City of Leeds in the U.K. said the Saxon-era ...

DOOM: The Dark Ages — a battle hymn in the style of the forefather of all shooters, but on parchment, written in blood and anger. It’s proof that even in the Middle Ages, you can be ultra-fast, ...

Originally, the pope (father) was simply the bishop of Rome, much like any other bishop. The election process in the early Middle Ages was quite transparent and collegial: Early popes were ...

Like the other ceremonies and traditions that accompany the advent of a new pope, his newly chosen name will be imbued with centuries of Catholic history and dissected for its many layers of meaning.

The renovation of a football pitch in Austria’s capital has led to the discovery of a Roman mass grave housing the remains of more than a hundred soldiers who died in combat.