New research reveals a forgotten side of medieval Christianity—one rooted not in cathedrals, but in fields, forests, and ...

Medieval texts and frescoes show how Francis of Assisi’s legends formed – and why his call to poverty and care for creation ...

Medieval monks lived lives centered on prayer, labor, and surprisingly large amounts of alcohol. Beer and wine were safer ...

However, new research has revealed that an 11th-century English monk named Eilmer of Malmesbury actually recognized the comet ...

King William should have seen his demise coming, according to the medieval omen experts of his era. Halley’s comet appeared ...

Monastic life looks peaceful from the outside. In reality, monks lived on rigid schedules, heavy meals, and constant prayer.

Last month, 19 Buddhist monks, and their loyal dog, Aloka, paused in downtown Montgomery during a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace. Their quiet prayers, chants and reflections at City Hall and the state ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

New historical research is challenging centuries of assumptions about why the Bayeux Tapestry — one of the most iconic pieces of medieval art — was created. The tapestry vividly depicts the Norman ...

Nineteen monks are completing a 2,300-mile journey from Texas to Washington, D.C., to promote peace and unity. The group reunited in Snellville with a fellow monk who lost his leg after being hit by a ...

The Buddhist monks on a "Walk for Peace" are wrapping up their time in Atlanta as they head out on day 67 of walking from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington, D.C. The monks spent their last night in ...

The text is a mysterious medieval marvel. A new book claims to know its true origin. A page from the Book of Kells, ninth century illuminated manuscript. This page shows the Virgin and child, an ...