The Middle Ages covers a large span of time—from the 5th to the 15th century. In terms of major events, ... Gothic cathedrals were the symbols of the ultimate civic pride for cities in the Middle Ages ...

The Middle Ages weren’t just about castles and cathedrals – they were also home to some of the most ambitious mega projects in history. In this video, we explore the massive undertakings that pushed ...

Education in the Middle Ages looked nothing like it does today. In this video, we explore who got to learn, what they studied ...

In medieval times, cathedrals were fundraising powerhouses. ... and raised funds for the cathedral. Later in the Middle Ages, communities also performed mystery plays, ...

Cologne Cathedral. Once the tallest building in the world after its completion in 1880, Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) is by far the most visited landmark in Germany, drawing 20,000 visitors ...

The Middle Ages are often portrayed as dark and dirty. New research is revealing that it was, in fact, a period filled with light and colour. Challenging medieval art’s dark, gloomy reputation ...

In Germany, up to the fourteenth century, the Gothic style was called “the French style.”The latest and most conscientious writer upon the subject of the art of the Middle Ages tells us that ...

But craftsmen of the Middle Ages raised the practice to a high art in the era of Gothic cathedral building (A.D. 1150-1500) and developed techniques still used by glassmakers today.

At a cathedral in York, England, expert stonemasons are combining cutting-edge technology with ancient technique to bring beastly grotesques back to life. HISTORY & CULTURE Here's how you sculpt a ...