Crown glass was first developed in Europe back in the 14th century, but it didn’t burst into prominence until the 17th and ...
At the Met Cloisters in Manhattan, paintings, statuettes and other objects demonstrate that human desire transcends time and ...
A couple using a metal detector unearthed five rare 14th-century gold coins from the reign of Edward III in a field that could fetch up to £15,000 ($18,600) - and the find happened while one of them ...
Archaeologists working in Odesa, the Black Sea port city in southern Ukraine, have announced a pair of discoveries that illustrate the city’s long and international history. First came news that ...
The Bubonic Plague, also known as the Black Death, killed at least 75 million people on three continents. Described as the most lethal epidemic in history, the plague began in China in the 1330s and ...
A 14th century hoard containing more than 550 rare gold and silver coins that's potentially worth £150,000 ($195,000) has been discovered in Buckinghamshire. The haul includes 12 extremely rare full ...
Bearded vultures (Gypaetus barbatus) are breathtaking creatures. With a wingspan of nearly 9 feet (2.75 meters), they’re among Europe’s largest — and rarest — birds of prey. They’re also among the ...
Jamie Bell, Cosmo Jarvis and Thomasin McKenzie will travel back to 14th century England for Paul Greengrass’ “The Uprising.” ...
McLean, Virginia-based Hilton will turn a 14th century Dutch castle into its first Curio Collection hotel in the Netherlands as part of a franchise agreement with its owner. Kasteel Gemert is in the ...