What happens when a continent is torn apart by a hundred years of war, while another flourishes with trade, innovation, and ...

The serfdom that had operated in Russia since the middle of the seventeenth century was technically not slavery. The landowner did not own the serf. This contrasted with the system in the USA where ...

If you live in or travel to the United States, tipping is not just common—it’s often expected when dining at a restaurant.

Damson Madder — the London-based brand known for its leopard print — has a whole collection of colorful (and distinctly un-medieval-serf-like) “hoods.” I’m partial to this striped number ...

The material resembles medieval chainmail at the molecular level and could be used in body armor. Chemists have invented a new material that could be the future of body armor — chainmail.

What was life like in medieval society? Most medieval people lived in villages, as there were few large towns in the Middle Ages. The majority of people were peasants. The Church's role in ...

The outlook was no better on the international stage. No sooner had Maria Theresa assumed the throne than Frederick the Great ...