Medieval Shoes, a Sock, and a Coin Hoard Unearthed in Berlin
Leather shoes and a sock are among the headline medieval finds from the Molkenmarkt excavation in Berlin, alongside a small hoard of coins.
Medieval drought may have aided the Mongol Empire’s push west in the 1230s, study suggests
A new tree-ring study reconstructing summer drought on the East European Plain argues that severe aridity in the 1230s may have helped the Mongol Empire’s westward expansion by shaping mobility and vulnerability across Eurasia
Newly Identified Early Medieval Castle Site Found in Switzerland
Archaeologists in northeastern Switzerland’s canton of Thurgau have confirmed a newly identified 10th–11th-century castle site near Uesslingen-Buch, with LiDAR mapping and finds including medieval arrowheads shedding new light on the long-lost Ittingen stronghold and its road network.
Was the Bayeux Tapestry Made for a Monastic Dining Hall?
New research suggests the Bayeux Tapestry may have been designed for display in a monastic refectory at St Augustine’s Abbey in Canterbury, where monks could view and reflect on its narrative during communal meals.
Medieval Visions of Creation Coming to the Getty Museum
The Getty Museum has announced Beginnings: The Story of Creation in the Middle Ages, a forthcoming exhibition examining how medieval manuscripts and modern artworks interpret the Biblical story of Creation, opening in early 2026.
Medieval Mystery of Brunanburh Battle May Be Solved, New Study Argues
A long-running debate over the location of one of the most important battles fought in medieval England may finally be nearing an answer. A new study argues that the Battle of Brunanburh, fought in 937, took place at Bromborough on the Wirral, bringing fresh clarity to a question that has occupied historians for more than a century.
Early Medieval and Roman Remains Discovered in York
Archaeological investigations in the English city of York have uncovered evidence of early medieval occupation alongside substantial Roman remains, shedding new light on the city’s long and complex past. The discoveries were made on the site of a new hotel development.
Forgotten Medieval Miracles of the Augustinians Revealed in New Study
New research reveals how Augustinian friars shaped medieval rural life through overlooked miracles—from healing livestock to restoring barren land—challenging long-held assumptions about the order’s history.
Archaeologists Discover Medieval Village in England
Excavations in eastern England have revealed an early medieval village near Friston, medieval kiln sites on the coast, and rare prehistoric artefacts, offering new insight into East Anglia’s long-settled landscape.
Medieval Farmers Created a Biodiversity Boom, Study Finds
A new study reveals that medieval communities around Lake Constance created a biodiversity peak through innovative farming, trade, and land management, offering insights for modern conservation.
Medieval Cemetery Unearthed in Denmark Reveals Over 50 Skeletons
Archaeologists in Aarhus, Denmark, have uncovered more than 50 skeletons in a medieval cemetery linked to St. Oluf’s Church, offering rare insight into the city’s transition from the Viking Age to Christian Europe.
Volcanic Eruption Set the Stage for the Black Death, Researchers Find
A major volcanic eruption in 1345 triggered climate shocks, famine, and grain trade routes that helped bring the Black Death into Europe, new research shows.
Thousand-Year-Old Medieval Gospel Linked to Women Scribes Heads to Auction
Christie’s will auction a newly identified 10th-century Gospel manuscript, one of the few surviving examples connected to medieval women scribes.
The First Bible Map Turns 500 – And It Helped Shape How We See Borders Today
The 1525 Holy Land map, the first ever printed in a Bible, not only revolutionised biblical illustration but helped shape early modern concepts of territory and nationhood, a new study finds.
Medieval Genealogical Roll Goes Online
A richly illustrated medieval genealogical roll of Edward IV has been digitised and translated for the first time, offering high-resolution images, annotations, and new insights into fifteenth-century political propaganda through the Digital Mappa platform.
Medieval Castle of Old Wick Reopens to Visitors
The Castle of Old Wick in northern Scotland has reopened to the public following a round of high-level masonry inspections and minor repairs completed by Historic Environment Scotland (HES).
Viking Age Woman’s Grave with Mysterious Scallop Ritual Unearthed in Norway
Archaeologists in Norway have uncovered a rare and well-preserved Viking Age grave containing the remains of a woman buried with jewellery, clothing accessories and an unexplained ritual involving two scallop shells.
Could the Crusades Have Started Decades Earlier?
New research suggests that the Crusades may have begun far earlier than 1095. A study of a 1062 Byzantine embassy reveals Emperor Constantine X Doukas may have sought Western aid—and even invoked Jerusalem—decades before the First Crusade.
The Assassination of Duke Béla of Macsó: Forensic Science Reveals a Medieval Murder
Forensic and genetic analysis of bones found on Margaret Island has confirmed they belong to Duke Béla of Macsó—revealing his royal lineage, diet, and the brutal details of his 1272 assassination.
Viking Age Artefacts Discovered in Sweden
Archaeologists in Sweden have uncovered Viking Age graves containing swords, ornate horse gear, and cremation sites in the central region of Västmanland.
Medieval Torre dei Conti Collapses in Rome, Killing One Worker
A section of the 13th-century Torre dei Conti in Rome collapsed during restoration work, killing one worker and injuring others. Authorities are investigating the cause of the collapse at the historic medieval tower.
Medieval Sugar Mill Complex Discovered in Israel
Archaeologists in northern Israel have uncovered Mamluk-era tunnels beneath Gan Ha-Shelosha National Park, revealing a 15th–16th-century sugar mill complex powered by brackish spring water.
Medieval Musical Notations Discovered in 9th-Century Manuscript
A newly identified 9th-century manuscript leaf may contain some of the earliest known examples of written music in Western Europe — what experts are calling a rare witness to the very dawn of musical notation. The manuscript leaf is being offered on the public market for $80,000 US.
Viking-Age Woman’s Burial Discovered in Sweden
Archaeologists in Sweden have uncovered the grave of a woman buried between 8th and 9th century AD, during the early Viking Age, at a site that had already been inhabited more than two thousand years earlier.
