In a time without modern cosmetics, medieval beauty was all about natural ingredients and elaborate rituals. Learn how people ...

For Catholics and non-Catholics alike, fascination with the pope and rituals such as the papal conclave continue to transfix ...

Hocktide was a medieval festival that used to involve tying people up to raise money for the church; today, its modern ...

A look back at what a medieval wedding day (and night) was like. We've been tying the knot for thousands of years in one way ...

Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, was a figure of immense influence, not just within the Catholic Church but across the globe. As the leader of an institution with over 1.4 billion members, ...

“Especially since ‘Game of Thrones,’ there’s a fascination with medieval ways and customs ... a centuries-old tradition laden with ritual, secrecy, intrigue and global ramifications.

Conclave” the film may have introduced moviegoers to the spectacular ritual and drama of a modern conclave, but the periodic ...