Paws on Parchment: New Exhibition Highlights Cats in Medieval Manuscripts
Explore how medieval people viewed and valued cats in “Paws on Parchment,” a new exhibition at the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, featuring feline-themed manuscripts and rare pawprints left by a 15th-century cat.
Monastic Music Returns to Buckland Abbey After 500 Years of Silence
A rare 15th-century manuscript returns to Buckland Abbey in southwest England, reviving the sound of monastic music for the first time since the Tudor Reformation.
King Athelstan in Virtual Reality: New Project Brings England’s First King to Life
Kingston University uses VR and AI to bring King Athelstan to life for his coronation’s 1,100th anniversary.
Medieval Street Art Unveiled in Cardiff
A 3D street art installation in Cardiff by Julian Beever reveals the hidden medieval water-gate of Caerphilly Castle, celebrating its reopening after a major £8 million restoration.
Edel Bhreathnach Wins Prize for Book on Monasticism in Ireland
Edel Bhreathnach has been awarded the 2024 James S. Donnelly Prize for Books on History and Social Sciences by the American Conference for…
What the Black Death Can Teach Us About Childhood Malnutrition and Adult Health
A new study of medieval skeletons reveals how childhood malnutrition shaped survival during the Black Death—and contributed to poorer health in later life.
Wars of the Roses Battle May Not Have Been a Battle at All, Historians Find
New research challenges the traditional story of the Battle of Wakefield, suggesting it may not have been a battle at all—but an ambush and murder of Yorkist leaders during the Wars of the Roses.
Falkenstein Castle Delays Reopening After Wall Collapse
Falkenstein Castle in Germany will remain closed until March 2026 after a wall collapse delayed renovation plans. Structural repairs are now underway to ensure visitor safety.
Medieval Knight’s Grave Discovered in Poland
Archaeologists in Gdańsk, Poland, have discovered a rare 13th–14th century knight’s grave beneath a carved tombstone, offering new insights into the city’s medieval past
Chaucer’s Wade Uncovered: A Medieval Romance, Not a Monster Tale
Scholars have solved a 130-year-old medieval literary mystery, revealing that the lost Song of Wade—referenced by Chaucer—was a chivalric romance, not a monster tale.
Major Excavation at Tower of London Reveals Medieval Burials and Chapel History
A major excavation at the Tower of London is uncovering rare medieval burials, artifacts, and evidence of earlier chapels beneath St Peter ad Vincula, offering new insights into the fortress’s hidden past.
Medieval Diets: Horsemeat Was Still on the Menu
New research reveals that medieval Hungarians continued to eat horsemeat long after converting to Christianity, challenging long-held beliefs about religious dietary taboos in the Middle Ages.
Translating a Medieval Giant: Global Project to Bring Alfonso X’s General estoria to New Audiences
A global team is translating and preserving the General estoria, a 13th-century universal history commissioned by Alfonso X of Castile, with support from a $2.1 million Canadian grant.
Medieval Church in England Takes First Step Toward Restoration
A 14th-century church in Thetford, England, is set to be restored after decades of neglect, with plans to transform the medieval building into a community space.
Caerphilly Castle Reopens After Major Medieval Makeover
Caerphilly Castle reopens after a £8M restoration, featuring a revamped Great Hall, digital exhibits, and improved access to Wales’ largest medieval fortress.
A Medieval Exchange: Bayeux Tapestry to Visit Britain While UK Treasures Travel to France
Britain and France agree on historic cultural loan involving the Bayeux Tapestry, Sutton Hoo treasures, and Lewis Chessmen.
Man Seriously Injured in Re-Enactment Accident at English Castle
A man is in serious condition after being injured during a medieval combat re-enactment at Bodiam Castle, a historic site in southern England.
When the Groom Paid the Dowry: New Study Rethinks Marriage in Medieval Catalonia
A new study reveals that in 13th- and 14th-century Catalonia, some grooms brought dowries to their brides, challenging long-held assumptions about gender and wealth in medieval marriage
New Study Uncovers the Siberian Origins of the Huns
A new linguistic study reveals that the Huns, including Attila’s dynasty, likely spoke a Palaeo-Siberian language, tracing their origins to Siberia rather than Turkic-speaking Central Asia.
International Conference on Medieval and Renaissance Music Comes to Northern England
MedRen2025, an international conference on medieval and Renaissance music, is taking place this week across three universities in northern England—Northumbria, Newcastle, and Durham—bringing together over 250 scholars and performers from around the world.
Strategic Rivals: How England and France Waged War in the High Middle Ages
How medieval kings like William the Conqueror, Henry II, and Philip II used strategy, diplomacy, and finance to wage war and build power across England and France.
Medieval Islamic Maps on Display at Dublin’s Chester Beatty
A thirteenth-century Arabic manuscript featuring one of the earliest known collections of Islamic world maps is the focus of Routes and Realms –…
Otto the Great’s Tomb Opened for Investigation and Conservation Work
The tomb of Otto the Great has been opened in Magdeburg Cathedral. Conservators discovered human remains, medieval textiles, and grave goods as part of a major conservation project to save the emperor’s burial site.
Getty Museum Acquires Major Gift of Italian Renaissance Manuscripts
The Getty Museum has acquired 38 illuminated manuscript leaves from the Burke Collection, showcasing masterpieces of Italian art from the 12th to 17th centuries, including works by Lorenzo Monaco and Giovanni di Paolo.
