Gunpowder—as opposed to modern smokeless powder—isn’t used much these days in current weaponry, although it’s still useful for historical weapons and remains popular for fireworks and other ...

Late-medieval recipes (preserved in collections like "Forme of Cury") instruct cooks to stew quinces in fat (historically white fat or lard), sweeten with honey, fold in egg yolks and almond milk, and ...

Hail fellows! Prithee, take a gander at this bounty, a fare ramble througheth meals of ages gone by... Okay, I can't keep up this medieval speak, but I do love the vibes. And as a food writer, I LOVE ...

First used for battle in China in about 900 A.D., gunpowder spread throughout Eurasia by the end of the 13th century, eventually revolutionizing warfare as a propellant in firearms and artillery.

Researchers have replicated five medieval inks using 15th and 16th century recipes. The fact that historical archives, libraries, museums, writing workshops and even monasteries, currently conserve ...

Scientists have resurrected a purple-blue hue whose botanical origin had been lost to time. The pigment, called folium, graced the pages of medieval manuscripts. But it fell out of use, and the ...

Inspired by the official "Game of Thrones" companion cookbook, "A Feast of Ice and Fire," we made iconic recipes from the show. Keep reading to see our "pigeon" pie, black bread, bowls of brown, lemon ...

First used for battle in China in about 900 A.D., gunpowder spread throughout Eurasia by the end of the 13th century, eventually revolutionizing warfare as a propellant in firearms and artillery.