There are surprisingly few historical sources concerning the Tapestry's origins and purpose, but new research has offered new ...

New historical research is challenging centuries of assumptions about why the Bayeux Tapestry — one of the most iconic pieces ...

To understand how New Year traditions came into existence – especially in the British Isles – is to explore a complex ...

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A lot of vintage-inspired designs are on trend for 2026, including a beautiful pattern that has a rich history and will add ...

Christmas is one of the most celebrated festivals in the world, recognised not only as a religious observance but also as a global cultural phenomenon. For many, it is a time of joy, family gatherings ...

Braids feel normal today. They show up everywhere, so familiar that we rarely stop to think about where they began. But ...

"Xmas" is not a modern attempt to remove Christ from Christmas but a sacred abbreviation rooted in early Christian tradition, using the Greek letter chi to represent "Christos." ...

Twelve Churches succeeds in its ambitious goal of revealing Christianity's global complexity through architecture and human ...

A fascinating journey into the depth and diversity of Chinese civilisation — from ancient pottery traditions and the finesse of woven silks to ...