In medieval Europe, castles were the ultimate homes for kings and nobles. The big stone structures weren't just fancy ...

New York City is going all-in on blocking fare jumpers. Over the past year, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has introduced metal spikes and fully revamped fare gates throughout the ...

Many Christian writers identified the gods and lesser spirits of the Greek and Roman world with demons. This ushered in the Christian practice of demonizing those they perceived as their opponents.

Throughout history, two things have remained constant. First, the intermingling of cultures has produced countless local variations of original ideas, be it cuisine, or language, or fashion. Second, ...

The iron maiden stands as perhaps the most iconic medieval torture device, and the museum’s example doesn’t disappoint. This imposing metal cabinet lined with spikes was designed to puncture the ...

TikTok’s latest food trend has gone way beyond judging whether someone’s casserole looks appetizing. What started as a playful series called “Potluck Court Room” has spiraled into a spectacle where ...

Kim Kardashian’s latest business venture is shaping up to be an object of ridicule. On Tuesday, Kardashian’s intimates brand Skims released a new shapewear — for the face. The Seamless Sculpt Face ...

From Samantha Stephens on “Bewitched” to Sabrina Spellman on “Sabrina the Teenage Witch,” the concept of a TV show about witches is an old (pointed) hat. And it’s not a trend that will soon disappear, ...

Krystina Alarcon Carroll has experience in every facet of the industry, including digital and print news; live, streamed, and syndicated TV; documentary and film productions. She is also the author of ...

When you think of Europe, images of cobbled streets, colorful Old Towns, and majestic cathedrals that took centuries to build probably come to mind. However, the continent’s ancient history, shaped by ...