Middle Ages (Historical Period)

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.

By Margaret Roach

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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.

By Andrew Higgins

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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.

By Richard Rubin

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The Age-Old Food Fight That Beats an Italian Town to a Pulp

Every winter, Ivrea erupts into a ferocious three-day festival where its citizens pelt one another with 900 tons of oranges. (Yes, oranges.)

By Jon Mooallem and Andrea Frazzetta