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In medieval Europe, castles were the ultimate homes for kings and nobles. The big stone structures weren't just fancy ...

Explore the “current middle ages” in a local gathering and dinner that brings out the best of reinterpreted medieval culture, at the “Snowshoe Hare Culture Faire” in a week. An annual opportunity to ...

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 ...

The hair-raising reality of the Middle Ages is a grisly one that contrasts greatly with today's healthcare and technological advancements: a world without modern medicine, where even a small infection ...

Norwich Castle, a mighty medieval fortress built by William the Conquerer after he invaded England in 1066, reopened to the public last month following a landmark $37 million restoration. The castle’s ...

For generations, a misidentified medieval manuscript was hidden in a 474-year-old English boarding school’s library. After a ...