Medieval Emperor Reburied in Germany
Emperor Otto the Great has been reburied in Magdeburg Cathedral more than 1,050 years after his death, following the restoration of his medieval tomb.
Medieval Manuscripts Reveal DNA of a Deadly Livestock Disease
Medieval manuscripts, including the York Gospels, have preserved DNA revealing the 3,500-year history of the deadly sheeppox virus.
Medieval Past Revealed at Bayeux Tapestry Museum
Archaeological excavations at the Bayeux Tapestry Museum reveal medieval tanning and dyeing, hundreds of burials and nearly 2,000 years of history.
Gold Found in Medieval Archbishop’s Silk Garment at Canterbury Cathedral
Gold has been discovered in a medieval archbishop’s silk garment at Canterbury Cathedral, raising new questions about where the luxury textile was made.
Medieval Leprosy Hospital Cemetery Excavated in Switzerland
Archaeologists in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, have uncovered more than 200 burials at the site of a medieval leprosy hospital and chapel.
Medieval Sword Discovered by Children in Vienna
Children digging at a residential complex in Vienna discovered a late medieval sword, now being studied and conserved by Austria’s Federal Monuments Office.
Colourful Winged Horses Discovered in Medieval Chinese Tomb
Archaeologists in China have uncovered colourful winged horses in a Tang Dynasty tomb, alongside Byzantine and Persian coins and other Silk Road finds.
Lost Medieval Farmstead Discovered in Southern England
Archaeologists from Bournemouth University believe they have identified a lost medieval farmstead in southern England, matching a site recorded on a 15th-century map.…
Medieval Calendar from 813 Reveals Flaw in Julian Calendar
A medieval calendar from 813 reveals that scholars had identified a three-day discrepancy between the Julian calendar and the solar year.
Trepanned Skull Found in Early Medieval Mass Grave in England
A trepanned skull belonging to an exceptionally tall young man was found in an early medieval mass grave near Cambridge, England.
Funeral of Medieval Korean Princess Recreated After 1,550 Years
Archaeologists in South Korea have recreated the funeral of a 10-year-old Silla princess as part of an experiment to rebuild her 1,550-year-old tomb.
Medieval Ship Discovered in the Ceiling of a German House
Parts of a medieval ship have been discovered reused as the ceiling of a 13th-century cellar in Konstanz, Germany, offering new insights into medieval shipbuilding.
Medieval Village Revealed at Castle Site in Spain
Archaeologists at Guzmán Castle in Spain have uncovered new evidence of a medieval village, revealing homes, productive areas and everyday life.
Rare Medieval Die Sheds New Light on Sutton Hoo-Style Helmets
A rare medieval die found in Kent offers new evidence that Sutton Hoo-style helmets and their elaborate decorations may have been made in Anglo-Saxon England.
Medieval Castles and Abbeys Open for Free Across Wales This September
Explore medieval Wales for free this September as castles, abbeys and other historic sites open their doors for Cadw’s Open Doors festival.
Elite Medieval Cemetery Discovered at German Cathedral
Archaeologists at Naumburg Cathedral in Germany have discovered 13 elite medieval burials dating to the 11th century, possibly belonging to an extended family.
Byzantine Siege Weapons Discovered at the Battlefield of Manzikert
Archaeologists at Manzikert have uncovered 11th-century Byzantine ballista bolt heads linked to the siege that preceded the famous battle of 1071.
31 Medieval Manuscripts from the Czech National Library Now Available Online
The Czech National Library has put 31 medieval manuscripts online, including rare medical, religious, legal and scientific texts.
Rubbish Reveals Daily Life in Medieval Greenland
Microbial traces preserved in rubbish heaps reveal new details about farming, livestock and daily life in medieval Norse Greenland.
Medieval Warrior Buried with Horse and Dog Discovered in Russia
Archaeologists near Suzdal, Russia, have discovered a rare 10th-century warrior burial containing a horse, dog, weapons and riding equipment.
Medieval Graves Weren’t Always Family Burials, DNA Study Finds
Ancient DNA from medieval graves in Sweden reveals that adults and children buried together were often not close relatives, challenging assumptions about family burials.
Viking Ship Burial in Norway May Have Been Built Over Bronze Age Grave
Archaeologists investigating a Viking ship burial in Norway have found evidence that it may have been built over a much older Bronze Age grave.
Medieval Paintings Stolen in Sicilian Museum Heist
Four fifteenth-century paintings by Antonello da Messina were stolen from a museum in Sicily, although two were abandoned during the thieves’ escape.
How Two Medieval Scholars Used an Eclipse to Measure Longitude
A lunar eclipse allowed two medieval scholars working 1,500 kilometres apart to calculate the longitude difference between Baghdad and Khwarezm.