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 ...

Getting your period has long been a significant milestone in the life of any girl or woman—a biological event that not only transforms her body but often alters her social standing. But what was it ...

Turns out, the Dark Ages weren’t so dim when it came to wellness. Researchers have unearthed a trove of medical remedies dating back over a thousand years, revealing that early medieval Europeans were ...

Dalhousie University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. The seemingly fantastical world of the Middle Ages has held western popular culture in fascination since (at least) its ...

T he Middle Ages and early modern period were not a good time for anyone, particularly women who deviated from a very limited set of expectations. Between superstition, religious hysteria, and social ...

Diane Watt has received funding from the AHRC, British Academy and Leverhulme Trust. The experience of a Christmas in many countries today owes a great deal to the modern era. The Christmas tree, ...