How did Gothic art influence the modernists? An exhibition in Norway explores how artists like Dürer and Hans Holbein's ...

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Century Capital has appointed Archie Dickinson (pictured above), as its new originations manager. Archie has spent over 10 years in the industry building experience and a transaction history of more ...

As the world's glaciers melt they are revealing thousands of incredible ancient artefacts, but can you tell what they are?

There has long been a great fascination with the Medieval period of history. Thousands of stories, whether historical or fantastical, are set or based during this era. It is an era that has been ...

In 11th-Century England, a dark-skinned saint with a promiscuous past became a boundary-breaking cultural and religious icon. A new study is hoping to reassert her place in history. She was old.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

One of the best things about Wordle is that the game makes you think a lot about the actual structure of words. Even if you’ve been writing for years, or you’re an avid reader, the game makes ...

Names have changed over the centuries, including when it comes to dogs. If you’re looking for something truly unique to name your next fur child, why not take inspiration from medieval times?

The rare gem-set Medieval bishop's ring is expected to sell for between £15,000 to £18,000 A rare Medieval bishop's ring found by a retired firefighter in a Norfolk field is expected to fetch up ...

Come the conclusion of the Premier League season on May 25, there will be several teams with cause for celebration — the title winners, those avoiding relegation, those with their potential best ...

Coleridge was fifty-four lines into ‘Kubla Khan’ before a knock on the door disturbed him. He blamed his unfinished poem on ‘a person on business from Porlock’. Who was this arch-interrupter? Joanna ...