Medieval Scots Believed Britain Could Be Scottish, Study Reveals
New research by Professor Dauvit Broun reveals that medieval Scots once saw Britain as fundamentally Scottish—challenging modern ideas of British identity and independence.
Medieval London Murder Solved: Priest Killed by Noblewoman’s Orders
A priest murdered in 14th-century London. A noblewoman’s vendetta. Cambridge’s Medieval Murder Maps reveals a tangled tale of adultery, public penance, and revenge near St Paul’s Cathedral.
Female Spy Network Uncovered in Medieval Ypres, Study Finds
New research uncovers a hidden network of female spies and messengers in medieval Ypres, revealing how women played a crucial role in wartime intelligence during the Flemish revolt against Maximilian of Austria.
British Library Acquires Five Rare Medieval Manuscripts
The British Library has acquired five rare medieval manuscripts from Longleat House, offering new insights into Jewish-Christian relations, civic life, theology, and devotion in the Middle Ages.
Medieval Healers Used Nettles to Treat Wounds, Not Just to Sting, Study Finds
Medieval healers saw nettles as more than a painful weed. New research uncovers how they used the stinging plant in remedies for wounds, infections, and more.
Sin and Creativity in the Middle Ages: New Book Explores Medieval German Devotional Writing
A new book by Sarah Bowden explores how sin and penance inspired literary creativity in medieval Germany, offering fresh insights into devotional writing and the development of the German language.
Medieval Mystery Solved: Sutton Hoo Bucket Was a Cremation Vessel
Archaeologists have uncovered the intact base of a 6th-century Byzantine bucket at Sutton Hoo—revealing it was used as a cremation vessel in an early Anglo-Saxon burial, complete with human remains and grave goods.
Viking Gold Arm-Ring Unearthed on the Isle of Man Declared Treasure
A new discovery is shedding light on the Isle of Man’s rich Viking heritage. A rare piece of Viking gold jewellery, unearthed earlier this year, has officially been declared treasure by the Isle of Man’s Deputy Coroner of Inquests.
Medieval Frontier Walls of Mongolia Reveal Surprising New Roles, Study Finds
New research reveals that Mongolia’s medieval wall systems served not only defensive purposes but also regulated trade, movement, and daily life on the frontier.
Scotland’s Only Free-Standing Round Tower Reopens to the Public
A rare medieval tower in Scotland has reopened to visitors after undergoing masonry inspections to ensure its stability. Orchardton Tower, a 15th-century structure located in the Dumfries and Galloway region, is now welcoming guests once more, offering a glimpse into noble life during the later Middle Ages.
Ulfberht Sword to be Auctioned
A rare Viking Ulfberht sword from the 9th-11th century will be auctioned at TimeLine Auctions in June, with an estimated value of £15,000-£20,000.
Rethinking Rye: Study Reveals Medieval Cultivation Was Intensive and Strategic
New research reveals that rye in the Middle Ages was not a humble crop of poor soils but part of a labour-intensive farming system that reinforced social hierarchies.
New Research Reveals Vikings Sailed Farther from Shore Than Previously Thought
New research shows that Vikings sailed farther from land than previously thought, using a network of offshore harbours and navigating by myths and mental maps.
Medieval Cemetery with Over 470 Graves Discovered in France
Archaeologists have uncovered a forgotten medieval cemetery in the town of Bourg-Charente, in southwestern France. The discovery, made in advance of a housing development, has revealed over 470 burials dating from the Early Middle Ages to the 13th century.
Did Pisa and Denia Form an Alliance in the Eleventh Century?
New research suggests a long-lost partnership between a Christian city and a Muslim taifa reshaped Mediterranean politics before the Crusades.
Medieval Man with Crippled Knee Offers Clues to Disability Care
A new study reveals how the remains of a disabled man buried in medieval Lund shed light on medical care and societal attitudes toward disability in the Middle Ages.
Saxon Cross Unearthed in Leeds Reveals Medieval Past
A rare 8th-century Saxon cross discovered near Leeds in northern England offers new insights into early medieval life and religious identity in Northumbria.
15th-century Florentine Masterpiece to be Restored
Piero del Pollaiolo’s ‘Saint Michael the Archangel Defeating the Dragon’ will undergo conservation at the Bardini Museum
African Figurines Discovered in Medieval Graves in Southern Israel
Archaeologists uncover 1,500-year-old burial goods reflecting the diverse Christian communities of the early medieval Negev.
Magna Carta at Harvard dates to the Year 1300, historians find
Detailed comparison and imaging techniques confirm Harvard manuscript as one of seven surviving versions from Edward I’s 1300 issue.
A Medieval Brothel, a Baby’s Grave, and a New Perspective on Motherhood
A new archaeological study sheds light on the personal lives of medieval sex workers, revealing a moving and unexpected act of maternal care…
Pregnancy and Power in the Viking Age: New Study Reveals Surprising Roles for Expectant Women
A new study uncovers how pregnant women in Viking society were imagined not only as mothers, but sometimes as warriors.
Medieval Shipwreck Uncovered Beneath Barcelona
Archaeologists in Barcelona have uncovered a 15th–16th century shipwreck beneath the city, offering new insights into medieval shipbuilding and maritime trade in the western Mediterranean.
Did Copernicus Draw on a Medieval Arab Astronomer? New Study Highlights Striking Parallels
A new study reveals striking similarities between Copernicus’s heliocentric model and the planetary theories of 14th-century Arab astronomer Ibn al-Shatir, raising questions about the transmission of medieval Islamic science to Renaissance Europe.
