Medieval Leprosy Hospital Cemetery Excavated in Switzerland
Archaeologists in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, have uncovered more than 200 burials at the site of a medieval leprosy hospital and chapel.
How Medieval Bishops Took Monastic Wealth to Pay Their Soldiers
Medieval bishops needed soldiers, but maintaining them came at a cost. David Bachrach explores how monastic wealth was used to support military households.
Medieval Sword Discovered by Children in Vienna
Children digging at a residential complex in Vienna discovered a late medieval sword, now being studied and conserved by Austria’s Federal Monuments Office.
Colourful Winged Horses Discovered in Medieval Chinese Tomb
Archaeologists in China have uncovered colourful winged horses in a Tang Dynasty tomb, alongside Byzantine and Persian coins and other Silk Road finds.
The War of the Gallows: A Medieval Struggle for Power
In fourteenth-century Burgundy, gallows were more than places of execution. They became powerful symbols in struggles over justice, territory and princely authority.
Lost Medieval Farmstead Discovered in Southern England
Archaeologists from Bournemouth University believe they have identified a lost medieval farmstead in southern England, matching a site recorded on a 15th-century map.…
Medieval Calendar from 813 Reveals Flaw in Julian Calendar
A medieval calendar from 813 reveals that scholars had identified a three-day discrepancy between the Julian calendar and the solar year.
25 Greek Proverbs from the Middle Ages and Beyond
Discover 25 Greek proverbs about life, luck, work, wisdom and human nature, including sayings with roots in the Byzantine and medieval world.
The Forgotten Tsunami of 1303: A Medieval Mediterranean Disaster
A powerful earthquake in 1303 triggered a devastating tsunami that struck Crete, Egypt and the Levant, leaving destruction across the medieval Mediterranean.
Trepanned Skull Found in Early Medieval Mass Grave in England
A trepanned skull belonging to an exceptionally tall young man was found in an early medieval mass grave near Cambridge, England.
Funeral of Medieval Korean Princess Recreated After 1,550 Years
Archaeologists in South Korea have recreated the funeral of a 10-year-old Silla princess as part of an experiment to rebuild her 1,550-year-old tomb.
Stereoscopic comparison as the long-lost secret to microscopically detailed illumination like the Book of Kells’
Explore how Insular manuscript illuminators may have used stereoscopic vision to create the intricate designs of early medieval manuscripts.
How to Make a King Fall in Love, According to Medieval Magic
How do you make a medieval king fall in love? The Picatrix has the answer, but you’ll need wax, strange ingredients and a little magic.
Medieval Ship Discovered in the Ceiling of a German House
Parts of a medieval ship have been discovered reused as the ceiling of a 13th-century cellar in Konstanz, Germany, offering new insights into medieval shipbuilding.
Medieval Village Revealed at Castle Site in Spain
Archaeologists at Guzmán Castle in Spain have uncovered new evidence of a medieval village, revealing homes, productive areas and everyday life.
Online Course: The Carolingians
Online course begins Friday, September 4th.
Inside the 20th Viking Congress: Where Viking Studies Is Heading
A first-hand look inside the 20th Viking Congress in Norway, where scholars explored new research and the future direction of Viking Studies.
Rare Medieval Die Sheds New Light on Sutton Hoo-Style Helmets
A rare medieval die found in Kent offers new evidence that Sutton Hoo-style helmets and their elaborate decorations may have been made in Anglo-Saxon England.
Medieval Castles and Abbeys Open for Free Across Wales This September
Explore medieval Wales for free this September as castles, abbeys and other historic sites open their doors for Cadw’s Open Doors festival.
Irrigation and Hydraulic Technology in Islamic Spain: Methodological Considerations
This article explores irrigation and hydraulic technology in medieval Islamic Spain, examining water management, norias, watermills and local irrigation systems.
Elite Medieval Cemetery Discovered at German Cathedral
Archaeologists at Naumburg Cathedral in Germany have discovered 13 elite medieval burials dating to the 11th century, possibly belonging to an extended family.
Byzantine Siege Weapons Discovered at the Battlefield of Manzikert
Archaeologists at Manzikert have uncovered 11th-century Byzantine ballista bolt heads linked to the siege that preceded the famous battle of 1071.
31 Medieval Manuscripts from the Czech National Library Now Available Online
The Czech National Library has put 31 medieval manuscripts online, including rare medical, religious, legal and scientific texts.
Rubbish Reveals Daily Life in Medieval Greenland
Microbial traces preserved in rubbish heaps reveal new details about farming, livestock and daily life in medieval Norse Greenland.