Papal elections aren't always as dramatic as "Conclave," a new film starring Ralph Fiennes, but the history behind the ...

(THE CONVERSATION) I’m a historian of the medieval papacy and editor of the forthcoming three ... Any researcher who has spent some time at the Vatican will find familiarity in the characters’ ...

Ever watched someone confidently step up to the plate only to get totally outclassed by an expert? It’s a pretty satisfying ...

Each player has a set of 15 checkers (or stones ... board or by blocking the opponent so that he has no more moves. Chess is a two-player, abstract strategy board game that represents medieval warfare ...

15 Medieval Faire, 2002. Carnie running the fencing game picks me out of the crowd for being tall, and challenges me to a ...

Next up on our tour of Ohio’s creepy greatest hits is the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield. This place is what you’d get if you crossed a medieval castle with a prison and sprinkled in a dash of ...

From fantasy epics and sci-fi horrors to gritty crime dramas and insightful comedies, the most-streamed shows of the decade reflect the diversity in tastes around the world.

Hundreds of Times readers submitted questions about our ... which comes with its own set of unique challenges. “It’s about being prepared, but also being able to pivot,” said Justin O ...

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The historic Lewis chess pieces ... front but 10 of the medieval gaming pieces have been redisplayed in a new case which allows visitors to view their backs for the first time.

The “iconic” Lewis chessmen have been redisplayed in a case which allows visitors to see their backs for the first time ... medieval archaeology and history at NMS, said: “The Lewis chess ...

It's been a long time coming for chess fans, but at long last the classic game is coming back to TV in a brand new competition show that will see some of the country's highest skilled players ...