Going Places: Travel in the Middle Ages to Open at The Getty
The Getty Center will present Going Places: Travel in the Middle Ages from September 2 to November 30, 2025, exploring medieval journeys through rare manuscripts, pilgrimages, trade, and imaginative voyages.
West African Roots Found in Seventh-Century England, DNA Studies Shows
Archaeologists have analysed the DNA of two unrelated individuals buried in seventh-century cemeteries on England’s south coast, revealing that both had recent ancestors—likely…
‘The Chola Tigers’: A New Historical Novel Set in Medieval India
HarperCollins India announces The Chola Tigers, Amish Tripathi’s new historical novel set in the 11th century. A sequel to Legend of Suheldev, the book follows Emperor Rajendra Chola’s mission against Mahmud of Ghazni.
Medieval Finland’s Sibling Connection Revealed by DNA
Ancient DNA from two 12th-century burials in Finland has revealed they were siblings, offering rare evidence of medieval family ties and centuries of genetic continuity in the region.
Early Medieval Caucasus Was a Crossroads of Peoples, DNA Study Finds
A new DNA study reveals how the early medieval Kingdom of Iberia in eastern Georgia was a crossroads of local traditions and incoming peoples, blending cultures from the Caucasus, Central Asia, and beyond.
Early Medieval Settlement Unearthed in Northern England
Archaeologists have uncovered an early medieval settlement in Northumberland, England, dating to the 6th–7th and 11th–12th centuries, revealing rare insights into daily life in medieval Europe.
Paws on Parchment: New Exhibition Highlights Cats in Medieval Manuscripts
Explore how medieval people viewed and valued cats in “Paws on Parchment,” a new exhibition at the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, featuring feline-themed manuscripts and rare pawprints left by a 15th-century cat.
Monastic Music Returns to Buckland Abbey After 500 Years of Silence
A rare 15th-century manuscript returns to Buckland Abbey in southwest England, reviving the sound of monastic music for the first time since the Tudor Reformation.
King Athelstan in Virtual Reality: New Project Brings England’s First King to Life
Kingston University uses VR and AI to bring King Athelstan to life for his coronation’s 1,100th anniversary.
Medieval Street Art Unveiled in Cardiff
A 3D street art installation in Cardiff by Julian Beever reveals the hidden medieval water-gate of Caerphilly Castle, celebrating its reopening after a major £8 million restoration.
Edel Bhreathnach Wins Prize for Book on Monasticism in Ireland
Edel Bhreathnach has been awarded the 2024 James S. Donnelly Prize for Books on History and Social Sciences by the American Conference for…
What the Black Death Can Teach Us About Childhood Malnutrition and Adult Health
A new study of medieval skeletons reveals how childhood malnutrition shaped survival during the Black Death—and contributed to poorer health in later life.
Wars of the Roses Battle May Not Have Been a Battle at All, Historians Find
New research challenges the traditional story of the Battle of Wakefield, suggesting it may not have been a battle at all—but an ambush and murder of Yorkist leaders during the Wars of the Roses.
Falkenstein Castle Delays Reopening After Wall Collapse
Falkenstein Castle in Germany will remain closed until March 2026 after a wall collapse delayed renovation plans. Structural repairs are now underway to ensure visitor safety.
Medieval Knight’s Grave Discovered in Poland
Archaeologists in Gdańsk, Poland, have discovered a rare 13th–14th century knight’s grave beneath a carved tombstone, offering new insights into the city’s medieval past
Chaucer’s Wade Uncovered: A Medieval Romance, Not a Monster Tale
Scholars have solved a 130-year-old medieval literary mystery, revealing that the lost Song of Wade—referenced by Chaucer—was a chivalric romance, not a monster tale.
Major Excavation at Tower of London Reveals Medieval Burials and Chapel History
A major excavation at the Tower of London is uncovering rare medieval burials, artifacts, and evidence of earlier chapels beneath St Peter ad Vincula, offering new insights into the fortress’s hidden past.
Medieval Diets: Horsemeat Was Still on the Menu
New research reveals that medieval Hungarians continued to eat horsemeat long after converting to Christianity, challenging long-held beliefs about religious dietary taboos in the Middle Ages.
Translating a Medieval Giant: Global Project to Bring Alfonso X’s General estoria to New Audiences
A global team is translating and preserving the General estoria, a 13th-century universal history commissioned by Alfonso X of Castile, with support from a $2.1 million Canadian grant.
Medieval Church in England Takes First Step Toward Restoration
A 14th-century church in Thetford, England, is set to be restored after decades of neglect, with plans to transform the medieval building into a community space.
Caerphilly Castle Reopens After Major Medieval Makeover
Caerphilly Castle reopens after a £8M restoration, featuring a revamped Great Hall, digital exhibits, and improved access to Wales’ largest medieval fortress.
A Medieval Exchange: Bayeux Tapestry to Visit Britain While UK Treasures Travel to France
Britain and France agree on historic cultural loan involving the Bayeux Tapestry, Sutton Hoo treasures, and Lewis Chessmen.
Man Seriously Injured in Re-Enactment Accident at English Castle
A man is in serious condition after being injured during a medieval combat re-enactment at Bodiam Castle, a historic site in southern England.
When the Groom Paid the Dowry: New Study Rethinks Marriage in Medieval Catalonia
A new study reveals that in 13th- and 14th-century Catalonia, some grooms brought dowries to their brides, challenging long-held assumptions about gender and wealth in medieval marriage
