The term 'hoodie' originates from the word 'hood,' which has been around for thousands of years and traces back to medieval Europe. Monks used to wear cowls, which were hooded robes, as part of ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently grabbed headlines during his visit to Kashmir where he inaugurated a strategic tunnel connecting important parts of the region. Mostly, he is seen in ...

The medieval definition of the word ‘sign ... such as a ban on certain fishing methods and requirements relating to the clothing of monks, are not relevant today. There are four remaining ...

Derek and guide Rick Turner - (an Inspector of Ancient Monuments for Cadw) made their way from the Goldcliff sea wall to the beautiful village of Redwick via a series of intricate drainage ditches, ...

Ever had that feeling when you've gone beyond simply visiting a destination and really immersed yourself in it?

Just Because I am a Librarian doesn't mean I have to dress like one.” With this breezy pronouncement, Belle da Costa Greene handily differ ...

What happened when monks had to be celibate? Historian Katherine Harvey reveals all. Show more What happened when medieval monks were told by the church that they had to be celibate? And how did ...

At a cathedral in York, England, expert stonemasons are combining cutting-edge technology with ancient technique to bring ...

Four hours north of New York City, Aurora Shoe Co. crafts monkish leather slip-ons with an ardent cult following. One writer ...