The festive season in medieval Christendom included many traditions that are not echoed in the current celebrations, and a few that are. Here are seven that capture the spirit of Christmas and New ...

When people think of the European Middle Ages, it often brings to mind grinding poverty, superstition and darkness.

When we think of eating in the medieval era, we often envision wooden banquet tables, goblets, elaborate salt cellars, and giant turkey legs. Banquet tables were even more adorned on Christmas, at ...

Giles Gasper receives funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council, UK and the Leverhulme Trust, UK. The festive season in medieval Christendom included many traditions that are not echoed in ...

Discover the Christmas charm of Ribeauvillé, a medieval town in Alsace, northeastern France. With twinkling lights, historic ...

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