Beautiful medieval brooches discovered in England and Wales
Several spectacular medieval brooches have been recently discovered in England and Wales. They include finds from both the early and later Middle Ages.
DNA study reveals the origins of the medieval Picts
The Picts, a people who inhabited Scotland during the Middle Ages, have always had a sense of mystery to them. A new study using DNA has revealed new details about their origins.
Medieval inscription discovered in desert ruins
Archaeologists working on a desert ruin in the West Bank have discovered an early medieval inscription and gold ring. The rare inscription is in Byzantine Greek and contains a version of a verse from the Biblical Book of Psalms.
Detail in medieval painting reveals prehistoric artefact
Researchers believe that an object in a 15th-century painting is actually a handaxe that could be as much as 500,000 years old.
Medieval gauntlet discovered in Switzerland
Archaeologists working in Switzerland have discovered many items during a dig outside of Kyburg Castle. It includes a well-preserved gauntlet dating to the 14th century.
Medieval cemetery discovered in Wales
Archaeologists working in southern Wales have discovered a cemetery dating back 1400 years ago. Their research reveals that medieval feasting rituals would take place at gravesites.
Anglo-Saxon cemetery discovered in England
Archaeologists working in Lincolnshire have discovered the remains of 23 people from a cemetery dating back to the Anglo-Saxon era. This find, which also includes jewellery and pottery, will be showcased this week on the BBC show Digging for Britain.
Early medieval saddle discovered in Mongolia
The team’s radiocarbon dating pins the artifact to roughly around the year 420 AD, making it one of the earliest known frame saddles in the world.
Learn about cooking with Eat Medieval Summer School
Blackfriars Restaurant in Newcastle Upon Tyne will be hosting its third Eat Medieval Summer School. This unique and immersive five-day experience takes place from September 2nd to 6th, 2024.
Four ‘snake-eating-frog’ medieval buckles discovered
The discovery of an unusual early medieval buckle in Czechia has allowed researchers to make a connection with three almost identical objects. A new study reveals where and why they were made.
Medieval keystone discovered in Germany
Archaeologists working in eastern Germany have discovered an architectural gem – a perfectly intact ornate keystone. Dating to the 14th century, it was once part of a medieval monastery.
Medieval Christmas token discovered in England
A medieval Christmas token has been found during an archaeological survey in eastern England. Dating to between 1470 and 1560, the token is believed to be depicting St Nicholas.
Medieval curse tablet discovered in Germany
Archaeologists working in northern Germany have discovered a medieval metal tablet cursing a man and a woman. Dating from the 15th century, it seems to invoke three devils against them.
Oral Health of the Vikings detailed in new study
Widespread caries and toothache – but also some dental work and filing of front teeth. Viking Age teeth from Sweden bear witness to surprisingly advanced dentistry.
Need a Medieval Christmas Gift? Perhaps a 14th-century quadrant
A Christie’s auction in London will be featuring medieval manuscripts, early printed books and a 14th-century quadrant. Many of these items are expected to get bids in tens of thousands of pounds.
Chaucer Here and Now opens at the Bodleian
Chaucer Here and Now has now opened at the Bodleian Libraries. The new exhibition explores the lasting influence of Geoffrey Chaucer, author of The Canterbury Tales, and charts how this unconventional medieval poet came to be known as the ‘Father of English Literature.’
Medieval News from Malta
The Government of Malta has recently announced the reopening of a major archive while restoration efforts start on two medieval sites.
What teeth can reveal about the health of early medieval children
Researchers can learn much about a person through their teeth. This is even true for people who lived 1500 years ago in early medieval Germany.
New website tells the story of medieval people through their bones
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have created the website ‘After the Plague: Health and History in Medieval England’ that makes use of skeletal remains to detail everyday lives during the era of the Black Death and its aftermath.
New open-access book charts the archaeological discoveries at Berkeley Castle
Berkeley Castle’s origins date back to the 11th century. A newly published book – which you can read for free – reveals 15 years of archaeological excavations that have unearthed forgotten treasures and greatly enhanced understanding of the area’s rich medieval history.
Rise and Fall of Medieval Tibetan Empire linked to Climate Change
Between the 7th and 9th centuries AD a new empire emerged in medieval Asia – the Tibetan Kingdom under the Yarlung dynasty expanded its domain in all directions, reaching as far as the Indian Ocean. A new study links their expansion and subsequent downfall to climate change.
Medieval building discovered by archaeologists in Germany
Archaeologists working at Magdeburg’s Cathedral Square in eastern Germany have uncovered the remains of a large medieval building thought to be over a thousand years old.
Yak milk was a popular drink in the Mongol Empire, study finds
The Mongol Empire reached the height of its power in the 13th century. It was also during this time that yak milk became a popular drink among its elite, a new study has found.
Medieval Castle for Sale in France
Dating back to the 12th century, this picturesque castle has its share of history during the Middle Ages and afterwards.
1,400-year-old temple discovered in England
Sutton Hoo has been home to some of the most amazing discoveries from Early Medieval England. Now, archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a 1400-year-old, possible pre-Christian temple in the same area.