How Medieval Religious Images Evoked Sound
Medieval religious images may have been designed to evoke sound in the minds of viewers, according to a new study examining the Harley Roll, a medieval English scroll depicting the life of Saint Guthlac.
New Cambridge History Explores the Arthurian Legend from the Middle Ages to Modern Media
The Cambridge History of Arthurian Literature and Culture explores the legends of King Arthur from the early Middle Ages to modern media in a major new two-volume publication co-edited by Raluca Radulescu.
New Video Game Lets Players Live Through the Hundred Years’ War
A new historical role-playing game is aiming to immerse players in the realities of late medieval Europe, allowing them to step into the lives of more than a thousand real historical figures from the era of the Hundred Years’ War.
Medieval Pottery Village Discovered Beneath French Town
Archaeologists France uncover a medieval pottery village with burials, homes, and kilns spanning the 9th to 13th centuries.
Remains of Medieval Ship Discovered in the Netherlands
A wooden beam discovered in the Dutch town of Wijk bij Duurstede may be part of a medieval ship, with archaeologists investigating whether it dates to the Carolingian era or a later cog vessel.
Huge Medieval Coin Hoard Discovered in Norway
Over 3,000 silver coins from the Viking Age have been uncovered in Norway, marking the largest medieval hoard ever found in the country and prompting new archaeological research.
Medieval Tiles Return to Wenlock Priory After Six Decades
Three medieval tiles taken decades ago from Wenlock Priory in England have been returned, offering new insights into the site’s decorative past.
The Birth of Medieval Europe Revealed by Ancient DNA
Ancient DNA reveals how post-Roman communities mixed and integrated, reshaping the origins of medieval Europe beyond the myth of mass migration.
Medieval Manuscript in Rome Contains Rare Copy of Cædmon’s Hymn
A rediscovered medieval manuscript in Rome reveals a rare early copy of Cædmon’s Hymn, the oldest known poem in English.
Medieval Pollution and Mining Revealed in Alpine Ice Core
Alpine ice cores reveal medieval pollution from mining and metalworking, offering new insights into environmental change.
Medieval Grave in England Reveals Brother and Sister Buried Together
A medieval grave in England has revealed two children buried together were siblings, thanks to new ancient DNA analysis.
Lost Pages of a Medieval Manuscript Recovered, Revealing New Testament Text
Researchers have recovered 42 lost pages from a medieval manuscript using imaging technology, revealing new insights into the New Testament and medieval book culture.
Hoard of Medieval Cannonballs Found in Belgian City
Dozens of medieval cannonballs has been discovered in Nieuwpoort, Belgium, during excavations near the site of the city’s historic walls.
Secret Letter Detailing Late Medieval Britain Fully Decoded
A secret medieval letter detailing late medieval England and Scotland has been decoded by a team of historians.
Black Death Mass Grave Identified in Germany, Study Finds
Researchers identify a possible Black Death mass grave near medieval Erfurt, using chronicles and modern science to locate one of Europe’s rare plague burial sites.
Medieval Solar Storm Detected Through Tree Rings and Historical Records
A medieval solar storm detected in tree rings reveals hidden radiation and challenges what historians thought about the famous auroras of 1204.
Averil Cameron passes away
Averil Cameron, one of the most influential historians of the Byzantine world and a scholar whose work reshaped the study of late antiquity, has passed away at the age of 86.
Norway Invests Millions to Preserve Medieval Sites
Norway is investing millions of kroner to preserve medieval ruins and timber buildings, funding conservation projects and traditional craftsmanship across the country.
Medieval Cemetery and Basilica Discovered in Southern France
Archaeologists in southern France have uncovered a medieval cemetery with over 200 graves and the remains of a basilica in Valence, shedding new light on the city’s early Christian past.
Early Medieval Hoard Discovered in Northern Germany
A cache of silver objects buried more than a thousand years ago has been uncovered along the banks of the Schlei in northern Germany, offering a glimpse into the economic and cultural networks of the early medieval world.
Game On! Medieval Pastimes Featured in New Exhibition at the Aga Khan Museum
Explore how medieval chess, polo, and other pastimes connected cultures in Game On!, a new exhibition at Toronto’s Aga Khan Museum.
Medieval Mediterranean Island Reveals Global Connections Through DNA Study
A new genetic study is reshaping how we understand medieval Ibiza, revealing that this small Mediterranean island was deeply connected to a vast world stretching from Europe to North Africa and even the Sahel.
Medieval “Giant” with Trepanned Skull Discovered in Mass Grave
A medieval mass grave discovered near Cambridge may be linked to conflict on the frontier between English and Viking kingdoms. Among the dead is an exceptionally tall young man who survived trepanation, an ancient procedure in which a hole was cut into the skull.
Medieval Gold Discovery Goes on Display in Newcastle
A rare medieval gold object found by a Newcastle University student in Northumberland will go on display in a new treasures exhibition at the Great North Museum: Hancock