From flowing capes and chainmail tunics to banquet-style dining and moody, medieval tablescapes, couples are embracing a regal, “Game of Thrones”-inspired aesthetic for their winter nuptials
Category: Middle Ages (Historical Period)
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Has the Jell-O Salad Been Redeemed?
Aspics and other savory gelatins are popular again, this time with top-notch ingredients and a refined, ultramodern look.
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Discover Historic Herbs and Plants at the Met Cloisters
The Met Cloisters isn’t just about medieval art. There’s also a garden that’s like a living history book — with ideas for today’s gardeners.
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A Centuries-Old Mystery: Did This Elusive Viking City Exist?
Was a “medieval New York” called Jomsborg a literary fantasy or a historical reality? New archaeological discoveries may provide a clue.
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Where You Can Discover England’s Lost Jewish Past
Around eight centuries ago, Jews thrived in England, worshiping freely and living where they pleased. Then everything changed. You can uncover their stories, if you know where to look.
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The Age-Old Food Fight That Beats an Italian Town to a Pulp
The New York Times – Travel:Every winter, Ivrea erupts into a ferocious three-day festival where its citizens pelt one another with 900 tons of oranges. (Yes, oranges.)
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In Search of a Lost Spain
The New York Times – Travel:In the southern part of the country, churches and streets hold the remnants of eight centuries of Islamic rule.