We often romanticize the Middle Ages, seeing them as a time of chivalry, gallant knights, and castles. Beneath all of this ...

In a remarkable archaeological find, researchers have uncovered the remains of the lost medieval town of Stolzenberg hidden deep within a Polish forest. Located near the modern settlement of Zagrody, ...

When you think about the driving forces that contributed to progress in medieval Britain, you might think about the likes of ...

A new study reveals that medieval chess was a powerful vehicle for promoting racial harmony. While contemporary medieval art often depicted non-white individuals in extreme roles, representations of ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. What was life like in ...

A stained-glass window depicting Empress Matilda's voyage from England to Normandy Andreas F. Borchert via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY-SA 4.0 In three decades of teaching medieval European history, ...

The Middle Ages were filled with battles, breakthroughs, and turning points that shaped the world we live in today. In this video, we count down 50 of the most crucial events that defined the medieval ...