Medieval Pollution and Mining Revealed in Alpine Ice Core
Alpine ice cores reveal medieval pollution from mining and metalworking, offering new insights into environmental change.
Medieval Grave in England Reveals Brother and Sister Buried Together
A medieval grave in England has revealed two children buried together were siblings, thanks to new ancient DNA analysis.
Lost Pages of a Medieval Manuscript Recovered, Revealing New Testament Text
Researchers have recovered 42 lost pages from a medieval manuscript using imaging technology, revealing new insights into the New Testament and medieval book culture.
Hoard of Medieval Cannonballs Found in Belgian City
Dozens of medieval cannonballs has been discovered in Nieuwpoort, Belgium, during excavations near the site of the city’s historic walls.
Secret Letter Detailing Late Medieval Britain Fully Decoded
A secret medieval letter detailing late medieval England and Scotland has been decoded by a team of historians.
Black Death Mass Grave Identified in Germany, Study Finds
Researchers identify a possible Black Death mass grave near medieval Erfurt, using chronicles and modern science to locate one of Europe’s rare plague burial sites.
Medieval Solar Storm Detected Through Tree Rings and Historical Records
A medieval solar storm detected in tree rings reveals hidden radiation and challenges what historians thought about the famous auroras of 1204.
Averil Cameron passes away
Averil Cameron, one of the most influential historians of the Byzantine world and a scholar whose work reshaped the study of late antiquity, has passed away at the age of 86.
Norway Invests Millions to Preserve Medieval Sites
Norway is investing millions of kroner to preserve medieval ruins and timber buildings, funding conservation projects and traditional craftsmanship across the country.
Medieval Cemetery and Basilica Discovered in Southern France
Archaeologists in southern France have uncovered a medieval cemetery with over 200 graves and the remains of a basilica in Valence, shedding new light on the city’s early Christian past.
Early Medieval Hoard Discovered in Northern Germany
A cache of silver objects buried more than a thousand years ago has been uncovered along the banks of the Schlei in northern Germany, offering a glimpse into the economic and cultural networks of the early medieval world.
Game On! Medieval Pastimes Featured in New Exhibition at the Aga Khan Museum
Explore how medieval chess, polo, and other pastimes connected cultures in Game On!, a new exhibition at Toronto’s Aga Khan Museum.
Medieval Mediterranean Island Reveals Global Connections Through DNA Study
A new genetic study is reshaping how we understand medieval Ibiza, revealing that this small Mediterranean island was deeply connected to a vast world stretching from Europe to North Africa and even the Sahel.
Medieval “Giant” with Trepanned Skull Discovered in Mass Grave
A medieval mass grave discovered near Cambridge may be linked to conflict on the frontier between English and Viking kingdoms. Among the dead is an exceptionally tall young man who survived trepanation, an ancient procedure in which a hole was cut into the skull.
Medieval Gold Discovery Goes on Display in Newcastle
A rare medieval gold object found by a Newcastle University student in Northumberland will go on display in a new treasures exhibition at the Great North Museum: Hancock
Who Lies in Winchester’s Medieval Mortuary Chests?
Researchers at Winchester Cathedral are using DNA, radiocarbon dating, and osteology to uncover the identities of medieval kings and bishops buried in its mortuary chests.
Scientists Confirm Remains of Medieval Emperor Otto the Great
Scientists confirm that the remains in Magdeburg Cathedral belong to Otto the Great, using DNA, archaeology, and scientific analysis to identify the medieval emperor.
Viking High Seat Recreated in Norway for Museum Exhibition
A Viking high seat has been recreated in Trondheim, offering new insights into power, farming, and daily life in early medieval Norway.
Medieval Knight with Rare Genetic Disorder Identified in Spain
Archaeologists in Spain identify a medieval knight with Crouzon syndrome who lived to adulthood and died in battle, offering rare insight into life with a genetic disorder in the Middle Ages.
Did King Harold Sail to Hastings? New Study Sparks Debate Among Historians
A new study argues that King Harold sailed south in 1066 rather than marching to Hastings, but the theory is already drawing criticism from historians.
Early Medieval Mosaic with Playful Inscription Discovered in Turkey
A 1,500-year-old mosaic discovered in Syedra, Turkey, features a playful inscription warning the envious, offering insight into daily life in late antiquity.
Medieval Chess Reveals a More Diverse Middle Ages, Study Finds
A new study reveals how medieval chess created a rare space for players of different cultures to compete as equals, offering fresh insight into race, identity, and intellectual exchange in the Middle Ages.
Lost Archimedes Page from Medieval Manuscript Discovered in France
A lost page from the Archimedes Palimpsest, a famous medieval manuscript, has been identified in a French museum, shedding new light on ancient mathematics.
Job Posting: Editor of Medieval World magazine
Are you a historian specializing in the Middle Ages with strong editorial skills? Are you a creative storyteller willing to share your knowledge of the medieval world with a broad audience? Then you might be the future editor of Medieval World: Culture & Conflict