We have posted over 1300 news articles since November 2006,  including news on archaeological discoveries, academic events, medieval-themed festivals and fairs, obituaries of scholars and writers, and anything else that would be of interest to medievalists.  The blog is updated at least once each week.

Latest Headlines

International Medieval Congress to focus on Travel and Exploration – The International Medieval Congress (IMC), the largest academic conference in Great Britain, will be featuring some of the world’s finest medieval minds as they present the advantages yet inevitable dangers of travel in the medieval world.

Textus Roffensis: Law, Language and Libraries in Early Medieval England – conference at the University of Kent – A three-day conference on the Textus Roffensis, the priceless 12th century Rochester Cathedral manuscript which was named Britain’s ‘Hidden Treasure’ by the British Library, will take place at the University of Kent between July 25-27

Project Gargoyle begins in Leicestershire – An unusal project in Leicestershire, England, is hunting down gargoyles in order to help understand the region’s gothic art.

The ultimate cold case: Anthropologist ‘bones up’ on site of early medieval invasion – The body was found in a small, graffiti-stained tunnel. Robbery was likely not the motive, as his possessions and cash were found with him.

Call for Papers: Love, Friendship, Marriage, at the Plymouth State University Medieval and Renaissance Forum

Harold Bluetooth’s Palace discovered and other medieval archaeology news - Archaeologists from the University of Aarhus in Denmark have discovered a royal palace belonging to Harald Bluetooth, who ruled both Denmark and Norway during the later years of the tenth century.

Project reveals 1300 years of history for Peterborough and its Cathedral – A ‘treasure trove’ of ancient records dating back over 1,300 years to the origins of the English city of Peterborough will be unveiled at Peterborough Cathedral’s Deanery on Saturday 3 July at 12 noon.

Staffordshire Hoard nominated Best Archaeological Discovery in Great Britain – The Staffordshire Hoard is among three nominees for Best Archaeological Discovery in the British Archaeological Awards. The nominees in six categories were announced last week with the awards ceremony taking place next month at the British Museum

Archaeologists find remains of Nevern Castle in Wales – Archaeological excavations on the site of Nevern Castle in Wales has revealed a large group of buildings thought to date from the 12th century.

Previous Headlines

Medieval Castle begins to emerge in America’s heartland

Tests confirm that bones are from a medieval queen

Medieval Academy of America may move conference out of Arizona because of immigration law

BBC History Magazine’s June issue has a medieval focus

The Likeness of the King: A Prehistory of Portraiture in Late Medieval France wins award

God’s Philosophers: How the medieval world laid the foundations of modern science

Medievalist awarded Guggenheim Fellowship to research Chaucer

Medieval Badge with Three Lions Discovered – an omen for England at the World Cup?

Letter of Sir William Wallace to be studied by historians

Medieval Teen Saint died of cardiac embolism, study says

Historian reveals new insights into medieval rune stones

University of Cambridge to create Digital Library for the 21st Century

Did the Crusaders have a Muslim ally in the First Crusade?

May 2010

Spinning in the Era of the Spinning Wheel, 1400-1800

Ivy offers protection for historical buildings, study says

New Online Medieval Manuscript Database has over 7000 pages

Grave of Charlemagne remains a mystery

Face of a Medieval Knight Revealed

Restoration completed in Chapter House of Westminster Abbey

Get married in the ruins of a medieval church

Medieval African discovered in England

April 2010

Anglo-Saxon treasures revealed by Parker Library website

Museum’s digitization projects offers access to medieval manuscripts

Conference to expose the hidden history of underwear in the Middle Ages

England’s 700 year old Coronation Chair to be restored

Internet Archive reaches Two Million Free Texts

Launch of the Online Froissart provides digital access to famous medieval chronicle

The Walters Art Museum to digitize 38 000 medieval manuscript pages

March 2010

Pictish symbols revealed to be a written language

Meals of The Last Supper grew bigger in the last thousand years

Summers were wetter in the Middle Ages than they are today

Canterbury Tales manuscript to be digitized

Brock University hosts symposium showcasing its Medieval Documents

Victims of Medieval Massacre Site were Vikings

Giotto’s beautiful art can once again be seen through ultraviolet light

Replica of ninth-century ship sails across the Indian Ocean

Used Bookseller inspired by Medieval Bookshops

This is 15th Century English, but what does it say?

February 2010

Medieval scholar examines anti-French poem from the 12th century

Historic Minaret collapses in Morocco

Bosworth Battlefield conference adds more insights into its rediscovery

Exact Location of the Battle of Bosworth revealed

New Online Collection of Medieval Texts

Did a Meteorite cause a mini ice-age in the sixth century?

Jerusalem’s Byzantine-era main street unearthed

Medieval Dubrovnik’s aqueduct and water supply

Scholar examines reports of solar eclipses in the Middle Ages

January 2010

Palaeography programme at King’s College London faces elimination

Medieval Gatehouse for sale in England

Over 5000 medieval historical novels, scholar finds

Medieval Professor sues Norweigian government over firing

Remains of Eadgyth, Anglo-Saxon Queen, discovered in German Cathedral

“Girl Power”: study shows how changes to marriage patterns changed women’s lives in the Late Middle Ages

New Librarian at the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies

Overlooked account of the First Crusade provides new insights into the Venetian role

Medieval Glass at York Minster saved from Fire

Click here for the full news archive for  January 2010

December 2009

How the Byzantines dealt with Werewolves

Tomb of Cao Cao, famous Chinese ruler, discovered

Archaeological project reveals Sweden’s oldest church, evidence of early Christianity

Study reveals how a Muslim family thrived in Christian-ruled Spain for nearly 300 years

Murder in Medieval London was relatively low, study says

Book reproduces famous documents from the Vatican Secret Archives

Ewloe Castle and surrounding land sold for £838,000

Documents shed light on the mysterious death of James III of Scotland

Archaic Mark is a modern forgery, not a medieval manuscript

Remains of Pere III of Aragon Discovered

Click here for the full News archive of Medieval News from December 2009

November 2009

Victoria & Albert Museum unveils its Medieval and Renaissance Galleries

Virtual Medieval Cathedral created

Staffordshire Hoard is worth £3.285 million

Paris rediscovers its first medieval fortifications

Website Launched on Medieval Monasteries in Wales

Byzantine strategy goes under the spotlight in the past and present

6th Century Cross is restored by the Vatican

Pope speaks on the inspirational power of medieval cathedrals and art

How Sweden conquered Finland in the Middle Ages

What Toys did Byzantine Children Play With?

Brain surgery was performed in ninth-century Ireland

Medieval Apples were Healthier than Modern Ones

Remains of 1,000 people recovered from one of Ireland’s largest medieval cemeteries

Click here to see the full archive of Medieval News from November 2009

October 2009

Renaissance Capitalist: New Research Answers Mystery About Illegitimate Daughter of Pope

Site of the Battle of Bosworth discovered

Journal of Art Historiography

Historians Reassess Battle of Agincourt

The History of Byzantium – One Twitter post at a time

Swedish Castle for Sale

September 2009

The Jewel Accounts of Henry III of England

Massive Anglo-Saxon hoard discovered

Scholar examines marriage in late medieval Valencia

Medieval Greenland abandoned but not forgotten, study finds

Medieval pirates plundered the Baltic Sea, study finds

August 2009

Major Viking hoard acquired by two British Museums

Letter shows another late medieval expedition to Canada

English crusaders settled in 12th century Spain, study finds

Call for medieval battlefields to be preserved in Wales

15th-century Fresco discovered in ruins of L’Aquila earthquake

July 2009

Monasteries of Ely and Bury St Edmunds feuded over church

Mosiac uncovered in Hagia Sophia

Hundred Years War Online Database Launched

Vinland Map is authentic, expert confirms

Medieval massacre site found in Dorset

International Medieval Congress – Interview with Axel E. W. Müller

June 2009

Stirling Castle Skeleton Reveals Violent Life Of A Medieval Knight

Medieval Scottish soldiers fought wearing bright yellow war shirts

Medieval Jewish cemetary to remain in Toledo

Canadian Scholar Discovers Medieval Book for Women

Archaeological discovery of Norse presence on Baffin Island

May 2009

Over-Fishing in the Middle Ages lead to Marine Declines

Thomas Becket paintings unveiled in Spain

Medieval Professor uncovers Crusading Families

Scholar Delves into Medieval Cardinal’s Obsession with Hunting

April 2009

Medieval Studies program at Queen’s University facing suspension

Damage to medieval landmarks in L’Aquila severe

Dog sacrifices in Medieval Hungary

Earthquake hits medieval Italian city of L’Aquila

Writings in the Alhambra translated

March 2009

El Cid written by an Arab poet, historian says

1000 Year Old Fish Trap found with Google Earth

New account found about Robin Hood

Cologne City Archive Collapses

February 2009

Medieval water mill found in Greenwich

Archaeological dig uncovers rare 13th century ceramic face-mask jug in Scotland

January 2009

Medieval Church discovered in Palmyra

Gascon Rolls – Important medieval records to go online

Researchers find Moors used powdered animal bones to strengthen walls close to Alhambra Palace