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
New Study Uncovers the Siberian Origins of the Huns
A new linguistic study reveals that the Huns, including Attila’s dynasty, likely spoke a Palaeo-Siberian language, tracing their origins to Siberia rather than Turkic-speaking Central Asia.
International Conference on Medieval and Renaissance Music Comes to Northern England
MedRen2025, an international conference on medieval and Renaissance music, is taking place this week across three universities in northern England—Northumbria, Newcastle, and Durham—bringing together over 250 scholars and performers from around the world.
Strategic Rivals: How England and France Waged War in the High Middle Ages
How medieval kings like William the Conqueror, Henry II, and Philip II used strategy, diplomacy, and finance to wage war and build power across England and France.
Medieval Islamic Maps on Display at Dublin’s Chester Beatty
A thirteenth-century Arabic manuscript featuring one of the earliest known collections of Islamic world maps is the focus of Routes and Realms –…
Otto the Great’s Tomb Opened for Investigation and Conservation Work
The tomb of Otto the Great has been opened in Magdeburg Cathedral. Conservators discovered human remains, medieval textiles, and grave goods as part of a major conservation project to save the emperor’s burial site.
Getty Museum Acquires Major Gift of Italian Renaissance Manuscripts
The Getty Museum has acquired 38 illuminated manuscript leaves from the Burke Collection, showcasing masterpieces of Italian art from the 12th to 17th centuries, including works by Lorenzo Monaco and Giovanni di Paolo.
Renaissance Fresco Restored in Italy
A rarely seen Renaissance fresco by Beato Angelico has been restored at the Convent of San Domenico in Fiesole, near Florence. The Crucifixion scene reveals new insights into the artist’s early work.
Medieval Gateway in York Undergoes Major Conservation Effort
Bootham Bar, one of York’s medieval gateways, is undergoing significant conservation work as part of the city’s ongoing efforts to preserve its historic walls.
Medieval Hospital Unearthed Beneath Sinkhole in York
A recent sinkhole in the centre of York has led to the discovery of what archaeologists believe are the remains of one of the largest medieval hospitals in northern England.
How the Almoravids Became a Medieval Empire
Discover how the Almoravids rose from Saharan pastoralists to forge a powerful medieval empire spanning North Africa and al-Andalus, driven by faith, conquest, and control of gold.
Royal Connections? Viking Burial Site Discovered in Denmark
Archaeologists have uncovered a Viking Age burial site in Lisbjerg, Denmark, containing rare grave goods and signs of royal connections. The discovery sheds light on aristocratic life near Viking-era Aarhus.
The Book of Leinster Returns to the Public Eye After Major Conservation Work
Pages from the 12th-century Book of Leinster are now on display at Trinity College Dublin following a major conservation project, offering visitors a rare look at one of the most important medieval Irish manuscripts.
How “German” Was the Holy Roman Empire? New Research Rethinks Medieval Nationhood
New research reveals how the decentralized Holy Roman Empire helped shape early German identity, challenging traditional views of medieval nationhood.
Newly Discovered Pictish Stone Goes on Display in Scotland
A newly discovered Pictish stone from Ulbster has been restored and unveiled in Caithness, offering new insights into Scotland’s early medieval past.
Castle for Sale in France: Fief des Epoisses
Dating back to the 13th century, Fief des Epoisses is a fortified manor near Paris. The asking price is 1 590 000 €.
