Ancient Persians believed the sky was blue because it reflected a massive sapphire beneath the Earth, giving the stone cosmic symbolism. Kings, priests, and rulers wore sapphires to signal wisdom, ...

In a poem prefacing the 1623 First Folio, playwright Ben Jonson describes Shakespeare as “not of an age, but for all time”.

Plato and the allegory of the Ring of Gyges may have had a surprising influence on J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.

There was a time when fairy tales were much more than just bedtime stories. Actually, the fanciful tales that have enthralled generations of people have their roots in real historical events. Real ...

There was a time when British Christmas tables looked quite different to the ones we know today. Some dishes were once so common that they barely needed explaining, yet now they appear only in old ...

Trick-or-treaters around the world are getting into the Halloween spirit - check out Freddie Mercury pumpkin carvings and a squirrel dressed as a witch.

From flowing capes and chainmail tunics to banquet-style dining and moody, medieval tablescapes, couples are embracing a ...

As creators of educational, religious and charitable institutions, women of means found ways to circumvent the patriarchal ...

The Evil Queen might be going away for a bit, but this isn't a permanent change and is just business as usual at the parks Disney Disney World Evil Queen Villains A rumor circulating online that ...

Right now, there is a rumor going viral across social media that the very popular Evil Queen character and other villains will no longer appear year-round. We are seeing this getting a lot of ...

Read on to find out what angry fans have been posting on social media and which villains are facing the boot DISNEYLAND is reportedly removing “scary” characters — with villains such as the Evil Queen ...

ROME (AP) — A medieval tower in the heart of Italy’s capital, near the famous Roman Forum ruins, partially collapsed on Monday during renovations of the structure, critically injuring one worker and ...