What is most significant is that the particular tradition of ‘Mothering Sunday’ – as found in the UK, Ireland and some ...

Archaeologists restoring a medieval church in France uncovered a forgotten staircase. They followed it and found themselves in a 400-year-old vault surrounded by coffins. A team of archaeologists ...

it was often extended to anyone who was connected to the Church. To claim ‘benefit of the clergy’, an individual had to read a verse from Psalm 51 in the Bible. In medieval England it was only ...

It is of a type sold as souvenirs at the shrine of John the Baptist in Amiens cathedral, France. It is still ... with a crucifix design. The medieval church encouraged pilgrimage and pilgrims ...

If a Middle Ages full of castles, jousts, hawking, illicit love affairs and playful singing in the meadows is what you’re looking for, then look no further than the Lais of Marie de France. These 12th ...

There's also a family run vineyard called, Charles Palmer Vineyards, with people saying there's "no need to go to France" with ... view over the village and medieval church. On the high street ...

which is a holiday that can be traced back to medieval Europe and stems from Pagan festivities. In European countries, specifically France, various kingdoms would host end-of-Winter parties ...