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The Great Famine of 1315–1317 was one of the worst catastrophes of the late Middle Ages. Persistent rain destroyed crops, ...

Scientists discover Bronze Age plague DNA in 4,000-year-old sheep remains, shedding light on how ancient diseases spread ...

Christmas is a Christian holiday that observes the birth of Jesus. But did you know that the earliest followers of Jesus did not annually commemorate his birth? Or that Santa Claus is ...

The Yule Lads are 13 mischievous boys, each with a distinct name and description, who cause mayhem in the 13 days leading up ...

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Scientists investigating an ancient mystery have uncovered the first evidence that a Bronze Age strain of plague infected ...

Contrary to popular belief, illuminated manuscripts were not exclusively made in Europe—one of the most impressive is from ...

Manger scenes displayed around Christmastime usually feature an ox and an ass beside the infant Jesus. According to the ...

Here are some places you can find real Christmas trees in Florida, the average cost, and a little bit about the history ...

Young adolescents, especially boys, who participate in organized sports between ages 6 and 10 are less likely to defy their ...

An international team of researchers, including U of A archaeologist Taylor Hermes, has found the first evidence of a Bronze Age plague infection in a non-human host. The discovery provides a missing ...