Medieval Mystery Solved: Sutton Hoo Bucket Was a Cremation Vessel
Archaeologists have uncovered the intact base of a 6th-century Byzantine bucket at Sutton Hoo—revealing it was used as a cremation vessel in an early Anglo-Saxon burial, complete with human remains and grave goods.
Viking Gold Arm-Ring Unearthed on the Isle of Man Declared Treasure
A new discovery is shedding light on the Isle of Man’s rich Viking heritage. A rare piece of Viking gold jewellery, unearthed earlier this year, has officially been declared treasure by the Isle of Man’s Deputy Coroner of Inquests.
Medieval Frontier Walls of Mongolia Reveal Surprising New Roles, Study Finds
New research reveals that Mongolia’s medieval wall systems served not only defensive purposes but also regulated trade, movement, and daily life on the frontier.
Scotland’s Only Free-Standing Round Tower Reopens to the Public
A rare medieval tower in Scotland has reopened to visitors after undergoing masonry inspections to ensure its stability. Orchardton Tower, a 15th-century structure located in the Dumfries and Galloway region, is now welcoming guests once more, offering a glimpse into noble life during the later Middle Ages.
Ulfberht Sword to be Auctioned
A rare Viking Ulfberht sword from the 9th-11th century will be auctioned at TimeLine Auctions in June, with an estimated value of £15,000-£20,000.
Rethinking Rye: Study Reveals Medieval Cultivation Was Intensive and Strategic
New research reveals that rye in the Middle Ages was not a humble crop of poor soils but part of a labour-intensive farming system that reinforced social hierarchies.
New Research Reveals Vikings Sailed Farther from Shore Than Previously Thought
New research shows that Vikings sailed farther from land than previously thought, using a network of offshore harbours and navigating by myths and mental maps.
Medieval Cemetery with Over 470 Graves Discovered in France
Archaeologists have uncovered a forgotten medieval cemetery in the town of Bourg-Charente, in southwestern France. The discovery, made in advance of a housing development, has revealed over 470 burials dating from the Early Middle Ages to the 13th century.
Did Pisa and Denia Form an Alliance in the Eleventh Century?
New research suggests a long-lost partnership between a Christian city and a Muslim taifa reshaped Mediterranean politics before the Crusades.
Medieval Man with Crippled Knee Offers Clues to Disability Care
A new study reveals how the remains of a disabled man buried in medieval Lund shed light on medical care and societal attitudes toward disability in the Middle Ages.
Saxon Cross Unearthed in Leeds Reveals Medieval Past
A rare 8th-century Saxon cross discovered near Leeds in northern England offers new insights into early medieval life and religious identity in Northumbria.
15th-century Florentine Masterpiece to be Restored
Piero del Pollaiolo’s ‘Saint Michael the Archangel Defeating the Dragon’ will undergo conservation at the Bardini Museum
African Figurines Discovered in Medieval Graves in Southern Israel
Archaeologists uncover 1,500-year-old burial goods reflecting the diverse Christian communities of the early medieval Negev.
Magna Carta at Harvard dates to the Year 1300, historians find
Detailed comparison and imaging techniques confirm Harvard manuscript as one of seven surviving versions from Edward I’s 1300 issue.
A Medieval Brothel, a Baby’s Grave, and a New Perspective on Motherhood
A new archaeological study sheds light on the personal lives of medieval sex workers, revealing a moving and unexpected act of maternal care…
Pregnancy and Power in the Viking Age: New Study Reveals Surprising Roles for Expectant Women
A new study uncovers how pregnant women in Viking society were imagined not only as mothers, but sometimes as warriors.
Medieval Shipwreck Uncovered Beneath Barcelona
Archaeologists in Barcelona have uncovered a 15th–16th century shipwreck beneath the city, offering new insights into medieval shipbuilding and maritime trade in the western Mediterranean.
Did Copernicus Draw on a Medieval Arab Astronomer? New Study Highlights Striking Parallels
A new study reveals striking similarities between Copernicus’s heliocentric model and the planetary theories of 14th-century Arab astronomer Ibn al-Shatir, raising questions about the transmission of medieval Islamic science to Renaissance Europe.
Hagia Sophia’s Dome Undergoes Restoration to Withstand Earthquakes
Turkish authorities have begun restoring the dome of Hagia Sophia to improve its earthquake resilience—a major project for the nearly 1,500-year-old structure with a long history of seismic damage.
Medieval Chinese Poems Reveal Decline of Endangered Porpoise
A team of conservation researchers is turning to an unexpected source to track the decline of one of the world’s most endangered animals:…
Medieval Alchemists Were Right! You Can Turn Lead into Gold
Scientists at CERN have achieved what medieval alchemists once dreamed of by transforming lead into gold using high-energy collisions at the Large Hadron Collider.
Symbols and Signs: Getty Exhibition Explores Medieval Manuscript Codes
The Getty Museum’s new exhibition, Symbols and Signs: Decoding Medieval Manuscripts, explores the visual and textual codes used by medieval scribes and artists. On view May 20 to August 10, 2025.
Medieval England’s Road Network Mapped Using the Gough Map
A new study uses the Gough Map to reconstruct medieval England’s road network, revealing how Roman routes shaped travel for centuries.
What Ancient DNA Reveals About the Medieval Population of the Low Countries
A new DNA study reveals that the medieval male population of the Low Countries remained remarkably stable over 1,500 years, with local lineages shaped more by genetic drift and patrilocal traditions than by large-scale migration.
