Some medieval gadgets still kick modern tech’s butt, thanks to ingenious design and crazy-tough materials. You’re looking at implements refined between the 5th and 15th centuries—the OG era of ...

LEAD HILL — The word “castle” conjures up images of dashing knights, fair maidens and court jesters. Maybe dragons. What might not come to mind is the simple fact that building castles was hard work.

An instructional video on spinning flax fibers using a handheld distaff, featuring traditional medieval tools and methods for historical fiber preparation and spinning. GOP senator hits Trump tax bill ...