The Met’s Board of Trustees runs this northern Manhattan gem with the same care as its famous main building. The Cloisters combine parts from authentic medieval monasteries from Europe, including four ...

In past centuries, Greek monks tried to build monasteries in places that were hidden or difficult to access in order to protect themselves from bandits, invaders, and conquerors. On islands, ...

We’ve picked some of our favorite medieval games available to play now, from the realistic to the preposterous. This list isn’t necessarily ranked in any particular order. All of them are ...

Special services, concerts, lectures, events for families and more – there’s something for everyone at the Abbey. Many of our events are free and open to anyone. Our in-person events are held at ...

In light of a number of academics and museum professionals questioning Iona as the origin of the Book of Kells, a medieval monastery in Scotland’s Tarbat peninsula is gaining researchers attention as ...

Hemis Monastery is Ladakh's largest and wealthiest monastery. It is famous for its annual festival, intricate murals and centuries-old Buddhist artefacts ...

The Dafhni Monastery in Athens, Greece, a Byzantine masterpiece, is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Credit: Sp!ros, CC BY-SA 4.0/Wikipedia The Daphni Monastery on the outskirts of Athens ...

If you’re looking to dramatically change a room but don’t want to spend a lot of money, time, or even be especially committed to the results, consider removable wallpaper — specifically the ...