Hoard of Medieval Cannonballs Found in Belgian City
Dozens of medieval cannonballs has been discovered in Nieuwpoort, Belgium, during excavations near the site of the city’s historic walls.
Secret Letter Detailing Late Medieval Britain Fully Decoded
A secret medieval letter detailing late medieval England and Scotland has been decoded by a team of historians.
The Carolingian–Abbasid Axis: Charlemagne and the Caliphate
David Bachrach explores the ties between the Carolingian and Abbasid empires, showing how diplomacy, trade, and shared interests connected the early medieval world.
The ‘Tricks of Monks’: Fake Miracles and Medieval Christians in The Book of Charlatans
A 13th-century Arabic text reveals how monks staged fake miracles and deceived Christian audiences, offering insights into medieval Muslim–Christian relations.
How Byzantines Saw Themselves: Romans, Not “Byzantines”
The Byzantines never called themselves Byzantines. Zoe Tsiami explores how they understood their Roman identity across the Middle Ages.
Black Death Mass Grave Identified in Germany, Study Finds
Researchers identify a possible Black Death mass grave near medieval Erfurt, using chronicles and modern science to locate one of Europe’s rare plague burial sites.
The Strange Ritual Before Medieval Duels: Why Opponents Touched
Why did medieval opponents touch before combat? Lorris Chevalier explores the ritual, revealing how law and emotion intersected in duelling practices.
The 5 Most Common Jobs in a Medieval City
What were the most common jobs in a late medieval city? In this piece, we’ll look at the case of fifteenth-century Montpellier, a city located in the South of France.
10 New Medieval Studies Articles You Can Read Right Now (Free & Open Access)
Looking for new research on the Middle Ages without hitting a paywall? Here are ten open-access articles published in February and March 2026, covering everything from Beowulf to “finding” a battlefield.
New Online Course: Exploring the Troubadours, Trobairitz, and Trouvères
This three-week course begins on April 18th, with live sessions each Saturday from 1:00 to 3:00 pm EST.
Did People Run in the Middle Ages?
Running in the Middle Ages was more common than expected, with medieval sources revealing evidence of speed, endurance, and foot travel among messengers, soldiers, and ordinary people.
New Online Course: William Marshal: ‘The Greatest Knight of all the World’
This six-week course begins on April 15th, with live sessions each Wednesday from 1:00 to 3:00 pm EST.
Villain or Defender of the Faith? The Complex Life of Thomas Arundel
Was Thomas Arundel a ruthless persecutor or a defender of the English Church? Chris Given-Wilson’s new book revisits one of the most powerful—and controversial—figures of late medieval England, revealing a far more complex man behind the reputation.
Medieval Solar Storm Detected Through Tree Rings and Historical Records
A medieval solar storm detected in tree rings reveals hidden radiation and challenges what historians thought about the famous auroras of 1204.
Marc Bloch’s Feudal Society: Why It Still Matters Today
Joëlle Rollo-Koster looks back on Feudal Society by Marc Bloch. The first in a series where she reviews some of the most important books in medieval studies.
How Medieval Normandy Managed Its Forests
Forests were at the heart of medieval life, supplying everything from fuel and building materials to grazing land and industrial resources. Danny Lake-Giguère examines how rulers in Normandy developed increasingly sophisticated systems to regulate, protect, and profit from these vital landscapes.
Burghal Hidage and Assault Forces in Medieval Siege Warfare
How large did an army need to be to successfully storm a fortified town in the early Middle Ages? David Bachrach uses the Burghal Hidage to uncover what this remarkable document reveals about the scale of assault forces and the realities of medieval siege warfare.
12 Strange Magical Beliefs from the Middle Ages
Explore 12 strange magical beliefs from the Middle Ages, from werewolves to love spells, based on an 11th-century penitential handbook.
Byzantine Court Etiquette Was Basically Political Theatre
Zoe Tsiami on how Byzantine court etiquette turned imperial rule into political theatre, using ritual, symbolism, and spectacle to project power and reinforce hierarchy.
Averil Cameron passes away
Averil Cameron, one of the most influential historians of the Byzantine world and a scholar whose work reshaped the study of late antiquity, has passed away at the age of 86.
The Battle of Tours (732)
Though often regarded as one of the most important battles of the Middle Ages, the Battle of Tours remains shrouded in uncertainty. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly explore the limited evidence to uncover where the battle may have been fought and what might have taken place there.
Norway Invests Millions to Preserve Medieval Sites
Norway is investing millions of kroner to preserve medieval ruins and timber buildings, funding conservation projects and traditional craftsmanship across the country.
Medieval Cemetery and Basilica Discovered in Southern France
Archaeologists in southern France have uncovered a medieval cemetery with over 200 graves and the remains of a basilica in Valence, shedding new light on the city’s early Christian past.
Early Medieval Hoard Discovered in Northern Germany
A cache of silver objects buried more than a thousand years ago has been uncovered along the banks of the Schlei in northern Germany, offering a glimpse into the economic and cultural networks of the early medieval world.