Medieval Pits Unearthed in Northern England
A significant archaeological discovery has been made beneath the cobbled streets of Richmond’s market place in North Yorkshire, England, during resurfacing works, revealing medieval pits containing bones, clothing, and remnants of past life.
Vikings and Indigenous North Americans: New Walrus DNA Study Reveals Early Arctic Encounters
New DNA research reveals that Norse Vikings ventured into the High Arctic centuries ago, meeting Indigenous Arctic peoples and navigating treacherous waters to harvest walrus ivory.
Ashmolean Museum aims to purchase Fra Angelico masterpiece
The Ashmolean Museum at the University of Oxford is urgently raising funds to purchase a painting of the Crucifixion by Renaissance master Fra Angelico, created in the 1420s. The museum has until 29 October to raise £4,481,000 to buy the painting, otherwise it will be sold to a private owner outside the United Kingdom.
‘Little Sword’: Denmark’s oldest runes found on knife blade
Archaeologists in Denmark have discovered a small knife inscribed with the country’s oldest runic inscription, hirila, meaning ‘Little Sword’. Dating back nearly 2,000 years, it is now on display at Museum Odense.
The Strange Medieval Sculptures of Nidaros Cathedral
By Nancy Bazilchuk Noblemen and women, in fancy clothing and pearls – but with dragon wings and tails. A laughing man with a…
From Antiquity to the Middle Ages: The White Stork’s Journey Across Europe
How ancient is this bond between humans and storks? Where did it first form, and how has it evolved over time?
Step Into Scotland’s Past: Living History Week Brings Castles and Characters to Life
Scotland’s most iconic historical sites will be transformed from Saturday, 12 October to Sunday, 20 October for the Great Big Living History Week, featuring re-enactments and immersive performances that bring centuries of history to life.
“Thanks for the good news!” Medieval Manuscripts Return to British Library’s Website
The British Library has delighted medieval enthusiasts by restoring access to its digitised manuscripts collection. After being offline for nearly a year due to a cyberattack last October, the first 1,000 manuscripts, many of which date from the Middle Ages, have now been returned to the website.
Medieval Coin Hoard Discovered on Isle of Man
A hoard of silver coins, buried nearly 1,000 years ago, has been discovered on the Isle of Man.
Medieval Religious Order Might Be the Next European State
A new state might be coming to Europe, and it has a medieval connection. The Albanian government is planning to allow a religious order dating back to the 13th century to have its own microstate.
Viking Helmet and Byzantine Earrings are among the medieval items to be auctioned
Are you looking to get a helmet worn by a Viking or Norman warrior? Or a stunning terracotta horse created in China during the Tang Dynasty? These are among the item going up for auction later this month.
Medieval Remedies for Modern Ailments: Can a 14th-Century Text Reshape Healthcare?
Amid growing health concerns over chronic conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disease, modern researchers are increasingly looking to the past for innovative solutions. A new study examines what a 14th-century text reveals about ‘food as medicine’.
Study Reveals Norway’s Viking Society Was Far More Violent than Denmark’s
It turns out that Norway’s Viking Age was much more violent.
Medieval Church Discovered in Bulgaria
Archaeologists have uncovered the 14th-century church of the medieval monastery of St. Theodosius of Tarnovski near Veliko Tarnovo, in northern Bulgaria, shedding light on the rich historical legacy of the region.
Black Death Genomes: Uncovering Medieval Genetic Clues
A new project aims to uncover how genetic traits from the Black Death era shaped human populations, providing insights into disease susceptibility that may still affect us today. Led by Harald Ringbauer of the Max Plank Institute, the research team will analyze the genomes of 500 victims to link medieval and modern genes in an unprecedented way.
Silk Roads exhibitions open at British Museum and British Library
The British Museum and British Library have both opened exhibitions focusing on the trade routes and connections between Asia, Africa and Europe in the Middle Ages.
Saint Catherine’s Monastery Offers Certified Replicas of Iconic Byzantine Art
For the first time in its 1,500-year history, Saint Catherine’s Monastery is offering certified replicas of its most famous Byzantine icons. These replicas, available in actual size and true-to-life color, allow people worldwide to own a piece of this sacred art.
Anglo-Saxon Discoveries Unearthed in England During Wind Farm Project
Archaeologists working on the Dogger Bank Wind Farm project in England have made remarkable early medieval discoveries, shedding new light on Anglo-Saxon life in the Holderness region. These findings, which emerged during the excavation of a 30km corridor for underground cables connecting the wind farm to onshore convertor stations near Beverley, provide crucial insight into the area’s history, particularly from the 5th to the 11th centuries.
Polynesian Colonisation Fueled by Sweet Potato: New Archaeological Evidence
Archaeologists have discovered American sweet potato starch granules in early site deposits of Aotearoa/New Zealand’s South Island (Te Waipounamu), revealing how the tuberous root was instrumental to Polynesian colonisation of cooler climate South Pacific islands.
Do you have old photos of Athenry Castle?
The Irish government is hoping you have old photos or paintings of Athenry Castle. They want to display them as part of an exhibition to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the 13th-century tower house being open to the public.
Medieval Scottish Coin sells for £32,000
A unique medieval coin from the reign of David I of Scotland (1124-1153) has sold for £32,000 – double its pre-sale estimate.
Call for Papers: Re-Living Jesus’s Nativity in Late Antique and Medieval Christianity
The Orthodox Academy of Crete and Medievalists.net are delighted to invite scholars and researchers to submit proposals for their upcoming online conference, “Re-Living Jesus’s Nativity in Late Antique and Medieval Christianity,” scheduled for December 14, 2024.
Elite Grave from Medieval Mongolia Uncovered
Archaeologists in Mongolia have unearthed an elite grave that sheds light on a little-known era before the rise of the Mongol Empire. This extraordinary find offers a rare glimpse into the lives of powerful individuals navigating political upheaval and shifting alliances on the medieval steppe.
500-year-old artwork, found in rubbish dump, sells for £26,500
A 500-year-old engraving by a colossus of late medieval art—found at a rubbish dump by an 11-year-old boy—has been sold at auction this…