Dr. Eleanor Janega visits the ruins of Byland Abbey to explore some of the most terrifying stories to survive the medieval period.

Dante’s Divine Comedy is a three-part epic poem that follows the poet’s journey through the afterlife. Written in the early 14th century, it is structured as an allegory of the soul’s journey toward God, blending medieval theology, philosophy, and politic...

Typically, eggs in purgatory are eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce. The method, which resembles shakshuka, will work with any pan sauce you feel like throwing together, as long as there’s enough liquid to make sure things get steamy.