Windmills, used to produce flour, became a staple to medieval economies more than 800 years ago. By the 19th century, though, family-owned windmills were gradually replaced by industrial mills. Now, ...

Archaeologists in France unearthed an incredibly rare windmill and the nearby miller’s house, officials said. Photo by Pascal Raymond from INRAP Windmills, used to produce flour, became a staple to ...