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
Who Lies in Winchester’s Medieval Mortuary Chests?
Researchers at Winchester Cathedral are using DNA, radiocarbon dating, and osteology to uncover the identities of medieval kings and bishops buried in its mortuary chests.
Scientists Confirm Remains of Medieval Emperor Otto the Great
Scientists confirm that the remains in Magdeburg Cathedral belong to Otto the Great, using DNA, archaeology, and scientific analysis to identify the medieval emperor.
Viking High Seat Recreated in Norway for Museum Exhibition
A Viking high seat has been recreated in Trondheim, offering new insights into power, farming, and daily life in early medieval Norway.
Medieval Knight with Rare Genetic Disorder Identified in Spain
Archaeologists in Spain identify a medieval knight with Crouzon syndrome who lived to adulthood and died in battle, offering rare insight into life with a genetic disorder in the Middle Ages.
Did King Harold Sail to Hastings? New Study Sparks Debate Among Historians
A new study argues that King Harold sailed south in 1066 rather than marching to Hastings, but the theory is already drawing criticism from historians.
Early Medieval Mosaic with Playful Inscription Discovered in Turkey
A 1,500-year-old mosaic discovered in Syedra, Turkey, features a playful inscription warning the envious, offering insight into daily life in late antiquity.
Medieval Chess Reveals a More Diverse Middle Ages, Study Finds
A new study reveals how medieval chess created a rare space for players of different cultures to compete as equals, offering fresh insight into race, identity, and intellectual exchange in the Middle Ages.
Lost Archimedes Page from Medieval Manuscript Discovered in France
A lost page from the Archimedes Palimpsest, a famous medieval manuscript, has been identified in a French museum, shedding new light on ancient mathematics.
Job Posting: Editor of Medieval World magazine
Are you a historian specializing in the Middle Ages with strong editorial skills? Are you a creative storyteller willing to share your knowledge of the medieval world with a broad audience? Then you might be the future editor of Medieval World: Culture & Conflict
Two Medieval Men Found Buried in Prehistoric Site
DNA analysis of two medieval men buried at the prehistoric Menga dolmen in Spain reveals new insights into ancestry, religion, and the long reuse of ancient monuments.
Political Borders Shaped the Spread of Medieval Chant, Study Finds
A new study finds that political borders shaped the spread of medieval chant, revealing how tropes travelled across Europe after the Treaty of Verdun.
Medieval Hand Cannon Discovered in Germany
Archaeologists in Germany have uncovered a fragment of a medieval hand cannon that may date to 1390, making it one of the earliest known portable firearms in Europe.
Medieval Bronze Doors by Donatello Return to Florence After Restoration
Two medieval bronze doors by Donatello have been restored and returned to the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Florence after a major conservation project.
The Medieval Jug that Travelled from England to West Africa and Back
A medieval English bronze jug that travelled to a royal palace in West Africa and back is the focus of a new British Museum exhibition.
Newly Discovered Document Confirms a ‘Legendary’ African King
Newly discovered Arabic document confirms the existence of a ‘legendary’ African king and reveals how rulers governed in Nubia.