We’re only recent allies and friends with Israel, but instead have been tied linguistically, culturally, religiously and ...

The moments when four ancient worlds faced disaster are brought to life in an epic new series exploring Rome, Egypt, the Aztecs and the samurai of Japan. Drawing on the beautiful art and artefacts ...

Dining in halls where royal banquets were held or sleeping in a room where kings once slept has a certain allure. A true ...

From pork pies and Cornish pasties to Bakewell tart and shortbread, these are Britain's best regional dishes you need to try.

One factor preventing wider recognition of the Holodomor as a central moment in 20th century history is the lack of ...

Not all peasants enjoyed the same level of benefits. Leave entitlements were negotiated between lords and their tenants.

A new study in the Journal of Arabic and Islamic Studies shows that a widely accepted belief about the Black Death’s rapid spread from Central Asia to the Mediterranean is not based on records or ...