Industries in silk, glass and tiles were developed and Baghdad was the first city in the Islamic world to have its own paper mill. A technique learnt from Chinese travellers. The city attracted ...

The material resembles medieval chainmail at the molecular level and could be used in body armor. Chemists have invented a new material that could be the future of body armor — chainmail.

Dark provides forensic detail to make her case that the medieval architectural style known as Romanesque had Islamic inspiration. She shows that many Romanesque masterpieces across the continent ...

But why did people wear medieval armor, how effective was it, and how uncomfortable is it to wear? Throughout history, from the earliest days of organized violence to the militaries of today ...

What are the best medieval games? Rare is a videogame that doesn’t feature at least one sword, suit of armor, or roast chicken. Still, they’re usually mixed in with bearded hermits slinging ...

Don some DnD armor, and you’ll be harder to hit in combat. Simple, right? Think again – as with all things Dungeons and Dragons, there are some intricate rules you need to be aware of before suiting ...

Israel said on Thursday the terms of a ceasefire with Hezbollah were not being implemented fast enough and there was more work to do, while the Iran-backed… ...

Valerie Hamaty’s success has ignited debate among Arab and Jewish Israelis alike about what it would mean for her to head to Basel in May. A frontrunner on the latest season of “Rising Star ...

What was life like in medieval society? Most medieval people lived in villages, as there were few large towns in the Middle Ages. The majority of people were peasants. The Church's role in ...

Imagine living in a city with a fairytale castle at its center where royalty, politics, and pop culture mingle. That’s what ...