Medieval Fortifications Discovered at Polish Castle
Renovation work at Żupny Castle in Poland has uncovered stone fortifications believed to date from the 14th century.
Viking Gold Treasure Discovered in Denmark
Six Viking gold arm-rings weighing more than 750 grams have been discovered in Denmark, revealing new evidence of wealth and power in the tenth century.
Ancient Underground Chamber in Cyprus Became a Byzantine Church, Archaeologists Find
Archaeologists in Cyprus have uncovered an underground chamber that began as a Hellenistic quarry and was later transformed into a Byzantine church.
Call for Papers: 5th International Conference on the Military History of the Mediterranean Sea
Call for Papers for the 5th International Conference on the Military History of the Mediterranean Sea, taking place in Istanbul in June 2027.
Anglo-Saxon Coins Reveal Medieval England’s ‘Little England’ in Rome
Anglo-Saxon coins discovered near the Vatican reveal new evidence for Rome’s medieval English community and its connections with England.
Nearly 600 Medieval Manuscripts from German Monasteries Now Online
Nearly 600 medieval manuscripts from the German monasteries of Heilsbronn and Sankt Jobst have been digitised and made available to explore online.
Greece to Return Remains of Medieval Tsar Samuel to Bulgaria
Greece will return the remains of medieval Tsar Samuel to Bulgaria in an agreement that will also see 48 religious artefacts returned to Greece.
Early Medieval Cemetery Discovered in Tuscany
Archaeologists in Tuscany have uncovered ten early medieval burials at Rusellae, offering new evidence about the city during the Lombard period.
Medieval Arab Coins Found Near Viking Trading Centre in Poland
Early medieval Arab silver coins discovered in northern Poland may shed new light on trade routes connected with the Viking-Age settlement of Truso.
New Discoveries Made at Medieval City in Kazakhstan
Archaeologists excavating the medieval city of Kesken-Kuyuk in Kazakhstan have uncovered new structures, altar sites and evidence of rebuilding.
Medieval Spire of Glasgow Cathedral to Be Dismantled and Rebuilt
Glasgow Cathedral’s 15th-century medieval spire will be partially dismantled and rebuilt during a major three-year conservation project.
Medieval Norse Church Discovered in Greenland
The archaeologists were overjoyed when the grave and thus the church were finally confirmed on the second-to-last day of the excavation. In the middle is Christian Edelfelt Koch Madsen. Photo: Ellen Frederiksen.
How Do You Preserve a Viking Ship for 1,000 More Years?
Researchers in Denmark are studying how Viking ships and other ancient wooden vessels can be preserved while reducing the energy needed for museum climate control.
Medieval Manuscript Linked to St. Francis of Assisi Goes on Display
A rare 12th-century manuscript linked to St. Francis of Assisi goes on display at the Walters Art Museum, marking 800 years since his death.
Medieval Building Discovered on Norwegian Island
Archaeologists on Norway’s Selja island have discovered a substantial building that could reveal more about life beyond its medieval monastery walls.
Skeletons Thought to Be Prehistoric Are Actually Medieval, Study Finds
Three skeletons long thought to be prehistoric have been radiocarbon dated to the 14th and 15th centuries, revealing medieval reuse of Italy’s Grotta Romanelli
Korea’s Oldest Firearm Discovered During Landmine Search
A small bronze firearm discovered during a landmine search in South Korea has been identified as the country’s oldest surviving gunpowder weapon.
Medieval Leprosy Hospital Discovered in Copenhagen
Archaeologists in Copenhagen have uncovered around 20 medieval burials believed to belong to the city’s long-lost leprosy hospital.
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.
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
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.