Viking Hairstyles Uncovered in a Medieval Gaming Piece
A Viking Age figurine from Denmark reveals rare details of elite hairstyles and grooming, offering a unique three-dimensional portrait of Viking fashion from over 1,000 years ago.
Early Medieval Estate Discovered in Israel
Archaeologists uncover a 1,600-year-old Samaritan estate with mosaics, inscriptions, baths, and an olive press at Kafr Qasim in central Israel.
New Biography Revives the Reputation of Æthelstan, the First King of England
A new biography of Æthelstan, released to mark 1,100 years since his coronation in 925, seeks to restore the early medieval ruler’s reputation as the first king of England.
Lost Medieval Painting Rediscovered at Hexham Abbey
Hexham Abbey in northern England has unveiled a lost medieval painting, thought to be part of the Dance of Death, using advanced imaging technology.
Medieval Scholar Called Out the Shroud of Turin as a Fake, Study Finds
A new study reveals that Nicole Oresme, one of the great minds of fourteenth-century France, denounced the Shroud of Turin as a fake decades before its famous 1389 controversy. His writings highlight both medieval skepticism and clerical deception.
Viking-Age Galloway Hoard Exhibition Opens in Australia
See the Galloway Hoard in Australia: over 100 Viking-age objects from Scotland, including gold, silver, and textiles, are now on display at Melbourne Museum.
Medieval Warship Reveals Secrets of Shipboard Artillery
New research on the medieval warship Gribshunden reveals its powerful artillery, offering insights into naval technology at the dawn of exploration.
Early Medieval Cross Discovered in UAE
A plaster cross dating back 1,400 years has been discovered on Sir Bani Yas Island, shedding light on medieval Christian life in the Arabian Gulf.
Medieval Buildings Revealed by Summer Drought in England
In England, this year’s drought has uncovered medieval remains at Fountains Abbey and Mottisfont, where parchmarks reveal the outlines of vanished monastic halls and cloisters.
Viking Farm and Silver Treasure Discovered in Sweden
Archaeologists uncover a Viking farm in Sweden with 34 buildings, graves, and a unique silver treasure linking Scandinavia to the wider world.
Coins Reveal Medieval Economic Connections in Southeast Asia
Medieval silver coins with shared designs show how Southeast Asia’s economies were connected across vast distances, offering new insights into trade, politics, and cultural interaction.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail Returns to Doune Castle for 50th Anniversary Screenings
Celebrate 50 years of Monty Python and the Holy Grail with exclusive screenings at Doune Castle, the medieval filming location of the comedy classic.
Norwich Castle Reopens as “The People’s Palace”
Norwich Castle has reopened after a £27.5 million transformation, offering full access from basement to battlements, immersive medieval rooms, and a new British Museum gallery of 900 artefacts.
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…
