Why Did the Vikings Stay in Iceland? A New Study Offers Answers
Why did the Vikings remain in Iceland despite volcanic eruptions, deforestation and environmental hardship? A new study examines their decision to stay.
Call for Papers: The Fourteenth Annual Symposium on Medieval and Renaissance Studies
The Fourteenth Annual Symposium on Medieval and Renaissance Studies will take place at Saint Louis University from June 14-16, 2027.
Why Did One Muslim Community Survive in Medieval Christian Europe?
New research reveals how the Lipka Tatars, a Muslim community in medieval Christian Europe, survived centuries of religious persecution and political change.
Rare Medieval Warship Wreck Investigated in Sweden
Archaeologists in Sweden uncover new details of a rare 500-year-old medieval shipwreck, including its kitchen, rigging and unusual mast construction.
Medieval Arabic Manuscripts Reveal Hidden History of Islamic Scholarship
A new study reveals how notes in medieval Arabic manuscripts preserve the history of scholars, education and the transmission of knowledge across the Islamic world.
Archaeologists Discover Great Wall Remains in Beijing
Chinese archaeologists have discovered the first Sui Dynasty Great Wall remains in Beijing, alongside ancient wooden boats and other finds.
Labour Conditions in Medieval Florence Revealed in New Study
A new study reveals how medieval Florence regulated cathedral workers, enforced workplace discipline and compensated those injured on the job.
Medieval Building and Silver Coins Unearthed in Bulgaria
Archaeologists excavating the medieval city of Rusokastro in southeastern Bulgaria have uncovered a large stone building, along with silver coins dating to the…
Two Stolen Byzantine Icons Returned to Cyprus After 50 Years
Two stolen 14th-century Byzantine icons depicting Matthew and Mark have been returned to Cyprus after more than 50 years.
Medieval Medicine’s Connection to Ancient Egyptian Mummies Revealed by New Study
New research reveals a surprising connection between medieval medicine and ancient Egyptian mummies, with chemical evidence of aloe in embalming materials.
Did Medieval Merchants Invent Corporate Branding?
A new study reveals how medieval merchants used distinctive marks to build trust, establish reputations and create early forms of corporate branding.
Rare Medieval Manuscripts Return to Display at German Library
Rare medieval manuscripts, including the ninth-century Hildebrandslied, return to public display as Germany’s historic Murhard Library reopens after renovation.
Archaeologists Discover Long-Lost Early Medieval Church Near Venice
Archaeologists have discovered a long-lost early medieval church near Venice, revealing new evidence about the origins of the city and its Christian history.
DNA Study Reveals How Germanic Migrations Changed Medieval Iberia
Ancient DNA reveals how Visigoths, Suebi and other Germanic migrants shaped early medieval Iberia without replacing its Hispano-Roman population.
Rare Coin of Saint Olaf Discovered in Norway’s Largest Viking Hoard
A rare coin of Saint Olaf has been discovered in Norway’s largest Viking Age hoard, marking the first find of its type in the country since 1924.
Mysterious Skeleton at Westminster Abbey May Belong to Medieval Abbot
New research suggests that a mysterious skeleton found in a Roman sarcophagus at Westminster Abbey may belong to an Anglo-Saxon abbot.
Archaeologists Uncover 10th-Century Building at Lost Medieval Royal Palace in Germany
Archaeologists uncover a 10th-century stone building at the lost royal palace of Helfta in Germany, revealing new details about life under Otto the Great.
Medieval Portraits of Milan’s Duchesses Restored in Italy
A fifteenth-century portal featuring sculpted portraits of Milan’s medieval duchesses has been restored at the Certosa di Pavia in northern Italy.
Denmark to 3D Scan Viking Runestones
Denmark will 3D scan Viking runestones in a new research project to uncover political networks, social relationships and power structures of the Viking Age.
Medieval Castle Chapel in Germany to Undergo Restoration
Falkenstein Castle in Germany, dating back to the 12th century, is receiving €40,000 to restore the roof of its medieval chapel tower.
Ancient Oaks Reveal How the Black Death Changed Europe’s Forests
Ancient oak trees in Italy reveal how the Black Death helped medieval forests recover, leaving an ecological legacy still visible nearly 700 years later.
Was Beowulf the Villain? New Study Re-examines the Old English Epic
Was Beowulf really a hero? A new study of the Old English epic suggests the poet sometimes portrayed him through the eyes of his monstrous enemies.
DNA Reveals How Medieval Voyagers Settled Hawaii
A new DNA study reveals how medieval Polynesian voyagers settled Hawaii and Easter Island, uncovering genetic links across 7,000 kilometres of ocean.
Medieval Teeth Reveal Toxic Legacy of Lead Mining in England
Medieval teeth reveal how children in England’s Peak District were exposed to toxic lead pollution as early as the seventh century, a new study finds.