Medieval ‘Blood of Christ’ and St Margaret Rings Discovered in England
Two 15th-century gold rings discovered in North Yorkshire, depicting the blood of Christ and St Margaret of Antioch, are heading to auction.
176 Medieval Manuscripts Now Online in Sweden
The National Library of Sweden has digitised 176 medieval manuscripts, making nearly 60,000 images freely available online.
Visiting Marc Bloch at the Panthéon: Dilexit Veritatem
Richard Utz visits Marc Bloch’s memorial at the Panthéon in Paris and reflects on the medieval historian’s legacy as a scholar, soldier and Resistance fighter.
Hot Springs and Thermalism in the Middle Ages
Explore how people in the Middle Ages used hot springs for healing and relaxation, giving rise to medical treatments and medieval spa tourism.
Swedish Migration Reshaped Medieval Finland’s Genetic Landscape, Study Finds
Ancient DNA reveals how medieval Swedish migration reshaped coastal Finland while uncovering extensive Viking-Age connections across the Baltic Sea
Was the Comital Office in the Carolingian and Ottonian Empires Hereditary?
Historians have long argued that the comital office became hereditary under the Carolingians and Ottonians. David Bachrach examines the medieval evidence and challenges that assumption.
Rare Medieval Copy of Magna Carta Acquired by Dartmouth
Dartmouth College has acquired a rare illuminated medieval manuscript containing a copy of Edward I’s 1300 regrant of Magna Carta.
Medieval Castle in Germany Reveals Its Early Origins
Archaeologists at Loburg Castle in Germany have uncovered early medieval fortifications, pottery and other finds dating back to the 9th and 10th centuries.
Early Medieval Jewellery Workshop Discovered in Scotland
Archaeologists at Govan Old in Glasgow have discovered evidence of an early medieval jewellery workshop, including an unfinished shale finger ring.
Rare Medieval Gold Seal Ring Discovered in England
A rare 14th-century gold seal ring discovered by metal detectorists in England could have belonged to Matilda of Lancaster, Countess of Ulster.
Lost Pages of Medieval Bestseller Rediscovered After Centuries
Six lost pages from Nicholas Love’s medieval bestseller Mirror of the Blessed Life of Jesus Christ have been rediscovered and linked to a manuscript at Yale.
Medieval Monasteries Helped Launch England’s Wool Economy, Study Finds
A new study finds that medieval monasteries helped drive the rise of England’s wool economy, as sheep farming expanded from the seventh century.
Medieval Inscriptions Decoded on Cargo from the Sinan Shipwreck
Researchers have decoded inscriptions on cargo from the 1323 Sinan shipwreck, revealing how merchants tracked goods across medieval East Asia.
How Medieval People Used Magic in Everyday Life
Discover how medieval people used magic in everyday life, from healing charms and protective amulets to divination, astrology and finding lost objects.
Archaeologists Reveal Secrets of Medieval Tower in France
Archaeologists investigating a medieval tower in Nantes have dated it to the 15th century and uncovered new evidence about the city’s defences.
17 Medieval Manuscript Fragments Reveal What Guernsey Was Reading
Seventeen medieval manuscript fragments reveal what people were reading in Guernsey, from Ovid and Mandeville to French literature and biblical texts.
Book Review: Castles: A Fortified History of the World
What can castles tell us about the people who built them and the societies they sought to defend? Nicholas Morton reviews Dan Jones’…
Lost Medieval Paintings Recreated After 650 Years
Researchers in Germany have reconstructed 26 medieval paintings hidden for more than 650 years using multispectral imaging and 3D modelling.
Medieval Castle Reopens in Gibraltar
Gibraltar’s medieval Moorish Castle reopens following major restoration work, offering visitors new access to its 14th-century Tower of Homage.
Early Medieval Village and 122 Graves Studied in Switzerland
Archaeologists reveal an early medieval village and 122 graves near Bern, Switzerland, offering new insights into life from the sixth to ninth centuries.
How Fatimid Cairo Shaped Norman Sicily
Discover how the architecture of Fatimid Cairo influenced the churches, palaces and artistic culture of Norman Sicily during the Middle Ages.
When Medieval Priests Went to Court: Three Disputes from the 10th Century
Tithes, parish boundaries and new chapels could spark conflict between medieval priests. Explore three disputes from the 10th century and how they were resolved.
How to Make Medieval Soap: A 14th-Century Recipe You Can Try
Explore a 14th-century English recipe for medieval soap, made with sheep tallow, oak ashes and other ingredients, and discover how the process worked.
Medieval City Walls Discovered Beneath Florence
Archaeologists in Florence have uncovered medieval city walls, a 14th-century bridge and gateway structures that may have a connection to Giotto.