T he Middle Ages and early modern period were not a good time for anyone, particularly women who deviated from a very limited ...

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 ...

The “medievalcore” trend isn’t just about ballgowns and meadows — it may indicate an overall dissatisfaction with modern ...

It is hard not to shake one’s head when hearing feminist activists describe misogynistic speech and other attacks on women’s dignity as “medieval” — especially for those who have taken the trouble to ...

“People have the right to live as they wish, we are no longer in the Middle Ages.” This statement, made recently by Luxembourg’s Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Jean Asselborn in relation to ...

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 ...