(Medieval elites used handwashing ... French version of the Swan Knight tale. The knight’s mother, Beatrice, is shown at the center. AKG/Album German composer Richard Wagner’s 19th-century ...

Some countries have more than their fair share of gorgeous medieval castles, and Germany is one of them. Eltz Castle is one of the finest examples of a German knights’ castle, and it has ...

This episode of Kings and Generals explores the world of medieval jousting—one of the most iconic traditions of the Middle Ages. More than just a sport, jousting was a ritualized display of knightly ...

University of Tübingen / Victor Brigola Researchers have discovered a small trove of medieval game pieces hidden in a German castle. The collection includes a chess knight—which may have been u ...

But, like all great travelers, the Knights Templar of medieval times eventually needed ... the houses built in a traditional German style, testament to the geopolitical upheavals that have ...