850th anniversary of the Battle of Fornham to be commemorated this weekend
The 850th anniversary of the Battle of Fornham is taking place this year, and events to commemorate the event will begin this weekend with a re-enactment of the English battle.
A look at 15 beautiful images from one 11th-century manuscript
An important manuscript commissioned by a female patron almost a thousand years ago has been added to the collections of the J. Paul Getty Museum. Known as the Irmengard Codex, it contains 15 full-page illuminations.
Medieval treasure trove discovered in the Netherlands
Gold jewellery and silver coins, some dating back to the 11th century, have been discovered in Hoogwoud, a town in The Netherlands. They are now on display at the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities (Rijksmuseum van Oudheden).
Remains of a medieval watermill discovered in England
Archaeologists working in southern England have uncovered the remains of a watermill that dates back to the Middle Ages. The work was done by Cotswold Archaeology as part of the work for the HS2 project.
Online Conference: Easter in Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages
This online conference takes place on April 1st. It is free to attend.
1,400 year-old artefacts to go on display at Sutton Hoo
1,400 year-old artefacts, many never before seen by the public, will now be displayed as part of a new exhibition taking place at Sutton Hoo in England. Rendlesham Revealed: The Heart of a Kingdom AD 400-800 opens to the public on 23 March 2023.
Norse Runes were just as advanced as Roman Alphabet writing, historian finds
In the Middle Ages, the Roman alphabet and Norse runes lived side by side. A new doctoral thesis challenges the notion that runes represent more of an oral and less of a learned form of written language
New historical tour company focuses on medieval heritage
A new travel tour company has launched with a focus on the Middle Ages.
Whales did this in the Middle Ages too, study finds
But the big fish keeps its mouth open for a time, no more or less wide than a large sound or fjord, and unknowing and unheeding, the fish rush in in their numbers.
St. Louis is the place to see medieval armor this spring
Those interested in the history of armor, especially of the medieval era, will want to go to the Saint Louis Art Museum over the next few months. Their new exhibition, “Age of Armor: Treasures from the Higgins Armory Collection at the Worcester Art Museum,” runs to May 14th.
The Plague in Denmark: New research on its spread during the Middle Ages
Scientists who study the origins and evolution of the plague have examined hundreds of medieval human teeth from Denmark, seeking to address longstanding questions about its arrival, persistence and spread within Scandinavia.
There is a medieval ship under this building
A team of researchers is investigating a medieval ship buried on the site of a pub in northwestern England. They hope to find out where it came from and exactly how old it is.
Construction begins at Museum of the Viking Age
Construction has begun on the Museum of the Viking Age in Oslo. When the Norwegian museum opens in 2026, it will be the home to three preserved Viking ships and more than 8,000 other objects from the Viking Era.
Shakespeare’s ecopolitics revealed in new book
A new book proposes that William Shakespeare was making radical statements about ecopolitics and environmental issues in many of his later plays.
98th Annual Meeting of the Medieval Academy of America takes place this week
Washington, DC is hosting hundreds of medieval studies scholars this week, as the Medieval Academy of America runs their 98th Annual Meeting. It marks the first major medieval studies conference of the year.
Dumbarton Castle reopens
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has announced that Dumbarton Castle is reopening to the public on Saturday 18 February after being closed for essential conversation work.
Learn about medieval cooking with five-day course
If you want to learn about how people in the Middle Ages cooked and ate, you might want to be in Newcastle this September for a five-day in-person course.
Medieval artefact displaying fantastic beasts discovered in England
A silver gilt strap end decorated with fantastic beasts on either side has been discovered in Hampshire, England.
Renaissance Masterpiece given to The Met
A sixteenth-century portrait by Francesco Salviati has been donated to The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The oil painting on marble depicts Bindo Altoviti, a Florentine banker.
Remains of 15th-century anchoress identified
Lady Isabel German was an anchoress who lived in the English city of York during the 15th century. Researchers believe that they have identified her remains, according to a study published in Medieval Archaeology.
Giant sword discovered in Japan
A sword measuring 237 cm long (7 feet 9 inches) has been discovered during an archaeological dig in Nara City. It is believed to be the largest iron sword ever found in Japan.
Medieval Gatehouse discovered in England
A medieval gatehouse, which may date back to the 13th century, has been discovered by archaeologists in central England. It was part of a manor and was attacked during the English Civil War.
Several historic sites damaged in Turkey-Syria earthquake
The major earthquake which struck parts of Turkey and Syria on Monday has also inflicted significant damage to historic sites in both countries, including medieval castles and mosques.
The Vikings and the animals that came with them to Britain
When the Viking Great Army invaded England in 865, it was not just people who arrived. A new study of cremated bone fragments from burial mounds reveals that horses, dogs and other animals also made the North Sea crossing.