Far from their dour reputation, the Middle Ages were a period of massive social change, burgeoning nationalism, international conflict, terrible natural disaster, climate change, rebellion ...

Whether you’re a lover of history or a lover of magical elven lore, you’ll find something here to love. Knights in shining armor, swordplay, jousting, intrigue, and superstition–who doesn ...

The introduction reflects on these topics in the context of arguably the most well-known victim of castration in the middle ages, Abelard. Larissa Tracy is Associate Professor of Medieval Literature ...

And for that, they often pay social and economic penalties. In middle age, these successful women are seen as less likable and less hirable. Their performance evaluations decline, as well, even ...

Like many other films about the Middle Ages from the 21st century, it doesn’t shy away from the dirt, blood, and violence of this pivotal period in Scottish history.

Archaeologists in Kazakhstan have discovered 10 centuries-old burial mounds, known as kurgans, dating to the Middle Ages. Found in the Ulytau region of central Kazakhstan, three of the kurgans are ...

Are you someone in middle age who keeps putting off that planned health kick for another day? If so, a couple of new studies may give you a sense of urgency. One paper found that elevated blood ...

Life is toughest in the 30s and 40s, and this survey brings more grist to the millstone of the middle. The research ... care and support options for this age group is an ongoing, particularly ...

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In his book “Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better With Age,” Conley ... the ending, the messy middle and ...

This physical status is absolutely important for the maintenance of good health through middle age and into the later years. In summary, it is important for people to take note of what they must ...

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