Wallachian Prince Vlad III Dracul (the Dragon) had such a fearsome reputation that in later legends, he became a vampire.

Jul 27, 2006 - Paula Stiles

Marsilio Ficino (1433-1499) was one of the most influential philosophical thinkers of the Renaissance

Jan 3, 2011 - Tana Blum

Lady Margaret Beaufort overcame a traumatic childhood to become the influential matriarch of the Tudors, and was influential in the expansion of Cambridge University.

Jan 13, 2010 - Robin Haig

Lady of the Roses presents an alternative look at Britain's historical War of the Roses while at the same time presenting the riveting character of Lady Isobel.

Nov 3, 2009 - Beth Hinds

This Southeast Asia gem on the Malacca Straits coast has attracted merchants, pirates and colonialists since the 14th century and now tourists flock to sample its charms.

Apr 7, 2009 - James Ellsworth

Traced to Southern France in the 11th Century and directly linked to expanded views of Purgatory, medieval popes extended the indulgence into many areas of everyday life.

Dec 4, 2008 - Michael Streich

Not all "medieval" Christmas carols are medieval in origin.

Dec 16, 2006 - Paula Stiles

After more than a century of mining coal, gold and other minerals, South Africa is reaping the ecological and environmental consequences.

Sep 16, 2010 - Peter Feuilherade

King James Bible was born out of advances in printing and James' desire to sanction an accurate Bible translation, but turned out a literary milestone.

Jun 11, 2010 - George Backwell

Recent reports from the world's leading media freedom advocates identify the world's biggest press predators, where free expression can be deadly.

May 22, 2010 - Paul Campobasso

While some aspects of Count Dracula's character were undoubtedly based upon Vlad, the Impaler's legacy is not so cut and dried.

Jan 25, 2010 - Jenny Ashford

Saint Joan of Ark lead a life of duty and purpose. She was called upon by God to save France from crisis. In turn, she was burned at the stake and ignored for 500 years.

May 27, 2009 - Maureen Zieber

Urinary incontinence is more common than believed. Those who suffer from this condition--and those who care for them--are often embarrassed, isolated, and exhausted.

Apr 3, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen

Vlad Tepes III Dracula (the Impaler) was the 15th century Wallachian (Romanian) king who inspired Irish writer Bram Stoker's fictional character "Dracula."

Sep 19, 2008 - John Stringer

Families traveling to Tallahassee can keep busy with things to do with kids including kayaking, horseback riding and racing go-karts.

Mar 9, 2008 - Jennifer Huber

Top examples of Renaissance architecture are in the compact city of Florence. Italy has the most famous Renaissance art in the world, and Florence is home to most of it.

Apr 16, 2007 - Jennifer W. Miner

When you think of Greece, you think of the Parthenon. It remains today the ideal of Classical architecure and artistic design.

Jan 22, 2007 - Robin Fowler

'Strawjet' is the History Channel's top global invention in 2006. The device produces mats for durable, low-cost building panels from wheat, flax and sunflower straw.

Nov 7, 2006 - Daniel Workman

Vampires in Twilight and Buffy the Vampire Slayer have become gradually less scary, but originally, Eastern Europeans told folk stories of graveyards, garlic and gore.

Mar 15, 2010 - Ed Mayhew

England's cricket team is simply outclassed in the fourth game against India, as the hosts push on for a 5-0 whitewash of their own.

Oct 24, 2011 - Michael Perera