10 Men Who Nearly Became King of England
Meet ten men who nearly became king of England in the Middle Ages, including Edward the Black Prince, Arthur of Brittany, and Louis VIII.
Political Borders Shaped the Spread of Medieval Chant, Study Finds
A new study finds that political borders shaped the spread of medieval chant, revealing how tropes travelled across Europe after the Treaty of Verdun.
Did Medieval People Have Bad Teeth and Bad Breath?
Did people in the Middle Ages really suffer from terrible teeth and foul breath? A closer look at medieval medical texts and hygiene practices reveals a more complex picture of dental care and everyday health.
Legacy of the Geats: How the Memory of Beowulf’s Tribe Survives in Modern Sweden
Explore how the memory of the Geats—Beowulf’s tribe—survives in the language, place names, and landscape of modern Sweden.
Medieval Hand Cannon Discovered in Germany
Archaeologists in Germany have uncovered a fragment of a medieval hand cannon that may date to 1390, making it one of the earliest known portable firearms in Europe.
Betrayal or Mistake? Rethinking the Defeat at Manzikert
Was the Byzantine defeat at Manzikert caused by betrayal or by poor decisions on the battlefield? George Theotokis re-examines the medieval chroniclers and the search for scapegoats after one of Byzantium’s most famous defeats.
Medieval Bronze Doors by Donatello Return to Florence After Restoration
Two medieval bronze doors by Donatello have been restored and returned to the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Florence after a major conservation project.
The Medieval Jug that Travelled from England to West Africa and Back
A medieval English bronze jug that travelled to a royal palace in West Africa and back is the focus of a new British Museum exhibition.
Newly Discovered Document Confirms a ‘Legendary’ African King
Newly discovered Arabic document confirms the existence of a ‘legendary’ African king and reveals how rulers governed in Nubia.
10 Ways Video Games Have Rewritten the Middle Ages
How have video games reshaped our view of the Middle Ages? Discover ten ways gaming has transformed how we imagine medieval society, rulers, religion, and history.
Leoba: England’s Earliest Female Poet
In the eighth century, an English nun named Leoba composed a short Latin poem that has quietly survived for more than a millennium. Though brief, the verse offers valuable insight into the education, literary culture, and spiritual ambitions of women in the early medieval Church.
Medieval Manuscripts to Be Displayed at EXPO Chicago 2026
A selection of illuminated medieval manuscripts, including a Netherlandish missal and a Florentine Book of Hours, will be displayed by Les Enluminures at EXPO Chicago 2026.
Giotto and Saint Francis Featured in Major Medieval Art Exhibition in Italy
Major medieval art exhibition in Italy will explore how Giotto, Saint Francis, and Umbrian painters helped transform religious art in the early fourteenth century.
Norway Invests Millions to Preserve Its Medieval Stave Churches
Norway has announced new funding to preserve its medieval stave churches, including maintenance projects, research grants, and a 3D scanning project at Borgund Stave Church.
New Online Course: En Garde! Fencing in Late Medieval and Early Modern England
This six-week course begins Friday, March 6th, with live sessions from 2:00 to 3:30 pm EST.
Climate Extremes May Have Helped Bring Down China’s Tang Dynasty, Study Finds
An interdisciplinary study examining the final century of China’s Tang dynasty argues that repeated droughts and floods may have played a key role in weakening the empire and contributing to its eventual collapse in 907 CE.
New Project Explores the Craft of Writing in the Medieval Nordic World
A major Nordic research effort is taking a fresh look at the earliest written culture in medieval Finland—by studying not only what documents say, but what they are made of.
Charlemagne’s Failed Invasion of Spain, 777–778
David Bachrach on Charlemagne’s failed invasion of Spain in 777–778, a campaign that ended with the Frankish defeat at Roncevaux Pass and later inspired the Song of Roland.
Viking-Age Woman Buried with Her Dog in Norway
A Viking-Age grave containing a woman buried with her dog has been identified as one of the most intriguing archaeological discoveries in Norway from 2025.
Joshua O’Driscoll Named Head of Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts at the Morgan
The Morgan Library & Museum has appointed Dr. Joshua O’Driscoll as Melvin R. Seiden Curator and Department Head of Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts.
Caterina Sforza’s Renaissance Recipes for ‘Restoring’ Virginity
Did Renaissance writers believe virginity could be restored? Recipes attributed to Caterina Sforza offer a surprising glimpse into late medieval medicine.
Dreaming of Owning a Medieval Artefact? Here’s Your Chance
Medieval history lovers will find plenty to bid on in TimeLine Auctions’ next online sale. Run by the British-based auction house, the event begins on 3 March, with hundreds of historical objects due to go under the hammer.
The Survival of Roman Education in Early Medieval Britain
Roman rule ended in 410, but Latin education did not. Nicholas J. Higham explores elite learning and literary culture in post-Roman Britain.
15 Plots Against William the Conqueror
Discover 15 rebellions, conspiracies, and assassination plots against William the Conqueror, from his youth in Normandy to his reign as King of England.
