Hospitals in the Middle Ages weren’t quite what we picture today. In this video, we explore how health care actually worked ...

The climate we live in affects our lives in profound ways: hot summers, cold winters, dry spells and wet weather all leave ...

The climate we live in affects our lives in profound ways: hot summers, cold winters, dry spells and wet weather all leave ...

The Medieval period, also called the Middle Ages, spanned from the 5th century through the 15th century. This era became … Continue reading "30+ Myths About Medieval Times We Totally Fell For" ...

A recent discovery of human bones in Lund, Sweden, has challenged previously held scientific beliefs about the treatment of disabled people in the Middle Ages.

We chat with authors who write for multiple audiences --- middle grade, YA, and adult --- about why creating in these different genres is so appealing.

Anatomy has long been a subject of fascination and mystery, but alongside the scientific facts lies a world of superstitions and beliefs about the body.

You can see taxidermy in movies, fashion photo shoots, exhibitions, and tourist locations. In the US, the market offers ...

Ancient engravings shed light on early human symbolic thought and complexity in Levantine Middle Paleolithic by Hebrew University of Jerusalem Editors' notes ...

An exhibition at the Louvre traverses centuries as it follows the evolution of the fool, who has long served as a reflection of our own self-image.

Dragons weren't always feared. Then they became the monster of the Middle Ages. Since ancient times, dragons existed in different cultures as indomitable creatures or signs of good luck. But when ...

Go back to Europe in the Middle Ages - the clitoris is referred to as “the devil’s teat” in this guide to witch hunting. For centuries, early “scientists” denied its importance.