When we think of sugar these days, it's likely in a bag or box of granules; however, in the medieval period, people used it ...
Mutton is a slippery word. Abroad, it’s sheep or lamb. In India, it’s almost always goat, which is the leaner, more ...
In Italy, espresso is synonymous with daily life, a cultural touchpoint that is also part of athletic routines. A dose of ...
Join Dr Eleanor Janega in this full length History Hit TV documentary as she gets to the bottom of medieval booze and drinking habits. How much alcohol did people in the Middle Ages really drink? What ...
When we think of food in medieval times, we tend to imagine something out of 'The Lord of the Rings' movies. Bearded men ...
The fantasy author’s latest Santa Fe project — a ‘medieval apothecary’ —leans on old-world spirits and subtle nods to his ...
Step inside an Ohio castle where historic details and dramatic design make medieval fantasy feel surprisingly close.
From Carnival parades and an annual chocolate festival to vermouth rituals and winter-only dishes, February brings Turin's ...
As a bold reimagining of St Brigid arrives in bookshops this weekend, Gemma Fullam speaks with author Kim Curran and fellow ...
North Carolina’s chicken biscuit stop turns breakfast into a daily habit: crisp edges, soft middle, and a line that moves with purpose.