Long before firearms or modern justice systems, several Asian and Middle Eastern empires used trained elephants as instruments of execution. These massive animals were taught not only to crush ...

Picture this: it’s the dead of winter in medieval Europe. The wind howls through the cracks in timber walls, the hearth has ...

Morocco’s medieval culinary tradition reveals couscous recipes far more diverse than today’s familiar version, ranging from ...

Baguley Hall in Wythenshawe, which was built in the 14th Century, has been bought by charity Heritage Trust North West.

Reveillon brings special menus to New Orleans restaurants for the holidays, and many festive cocktails at restaurants and ...

What are the best medieval games? Rare is a videogame that doesn't feature at least one sword, suit of armor, or roast chicken. Still, they're usually mixed in with bearded hermits slinging magic ...

Archeologists found a whole venomous snake in 1,500-year-old human poop from Texas, hinting at ancient rituals. Discover ...

A grave slab raised from the site of a 13th Century shipwreck has gone on display in a museum for the first time. The Mortar ...

Some common foods that we have in our pantries can be traced back to ancient times. Take a look at the deep history of our ...

It’s best to use dedicated cutting boards for each type of food, and color-coding — red for meat, yellow for poultry, green ...

December is the time to celebrate! Thanksgiving is an American holiday. Most Americans eat the same basic menu of turkey, ...

The French holiday feast called réveillon celebrates fine foods and traditions from around the country. Start with seafood ...