Vintage map showing Europe in the 9th Century at the end of the Carolingian Empire (Getty Images). Most often when we picture the Middle Ages in our head, a map like the one above comes to mind.

After all, it looks otherworldly — a tiny, isolated village in stone, rising from the middle of a desolate valley ... enigmatic settings in Italy, reached only via a steep, crazily scenic ...

This week saw more than 2,500 scholars of the Middle Ages descend on the University of Leeds (England) for the 25th annual International Medieval Congress. There, over the course of 4 days and ...

Siena is a touristic town in Italy known for its history, food and medieval architecture dating back to the 12th century. This town was labeled as a World Heritage Site by The United Nations. Siena… ...

The “Dark Ages” is a misnomer. The period between Antiquity and the Renaissance, known as the Middle Ages, saw amazing advances in art, science, and philosophy. Around 1300, scholars in Europe ...

A row over land takes Italy back to the Middle Ages When property rights depend on long-dead popes. Mar 25th 2021 ... The demands are the latest twist in a dispute with its origins in the Middle Ages.