Angels, animals, hand gestures—none of it is random. Medieval artists filled their work with layered symbols meant to teach, warn, or praise. Once you know what to look for, the meaning changes ...

At the Met Cloisters in Manhattan, paintings, statuettes and other objects demonstrate that human desire transcends time and ...

The AI revolution is pushing human thinking into reverse, says Lewis Liu Last weekend my wife and I were in Florence for an ...

Centuries of science, faith and artistry converged at the 'Golden Ink: A Journey through Arabic and Islamic Manuscripts' exhibition in Abu Dhabi, offering visitors an intimate look at how handwritten ...

A group of possibly-medieval artefacts that was discovered in a thrift store in western Canada will form the basis of a unique, real-time learning lab for students at Simon Fraser University (SFU) ...

Doha, Qatar: The Museum of Islamic Art and the National Museum of Qatar will be closed today, September 15, in line with the road closures imposed for the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit which will be ...

Norwich Castle, a mighty medieval fortress built by William the Conquerer after he invaded England in 1066, reopened to the public last month following a landmark $37 million restoration. The castle’s ...

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Learn how historical re-enactors, Robin Cacy and Veronica Tatum bring medieval cuisine to life. Ever wondered how people cooked in the Middle Ages? At Alaska's Three Barons' Renaissance Fair, ...

Islamic architecture has long captivated observers with its harmonious blend of spirituality, geometry, and cultural expression. Originating in the 7th century CE, this architectural tradition spans ...

Installation view of “A Seat at the Table: Food & Feasting in the Islamic World,” Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, 2025. (Courtesy of Qatar Museums) Structured into five thematic sections, the exhibition ...

A joint program co-curated by Case Western Reserve University distinguished professor of humanities and medieval art history Elina Gertsman and CMA’s curator of medieval art Gerhard Lutz, “Creation” ...