Belief in the supernatural was a powerful force in the medieval world. Tales of restless spirits, haunted monasteries, and ghostly apparitions were more than just folklore – they often reflected ...

In the term of this issue we celebrate the great St. Benedict of Nursia. He is sometimes called the father of monasticism — ...

The “Dark Ages” is a misnomer. The period between Antiquity and the Renaissance, known as the Middle Ages, saw amazing advances in art, science, and philosophy. Around 1300, scholars in Europe ...