Throughout history, furniture has served as more than mere function — it’s been a mirror reflecting the values, aspirations, and technological capabilities of entire civilizations. From the soaring ...

Recognizable for its pointed arches and rib vaults, Gothic architecture was Europe’s primary building style for cathedrals from the late 12th to the 16th century. It evolved from its heavier, rounder ...

This year at Yale, two new literature classes will push the boundaries — cultural, linguistic, and geographic — of what we talk about when we talk about medieval literature. The aims of the classes ...

Cynthia Johnston is employed by The Institute of English Studies, School of Advanced Study, University of London. She receives funding from Arts Council England. This exhibit has been supported by ...