King Richard III Visitor Centre now open
The site where Richard III’s remains were discovered in 2012 has now become a museum to the English king and the remarkable archaeological find.
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Society launches this month
This month sees the launch of a new society promoting interest in the Battle of Bosworth, the last major battle of the Wars of the Roses.
Did they burn books in the Middle Ages?
This ‘public relations’ aspect was not only essential to book-burning; it was even more important than actual the destruction of the book.
The ‘Viking Apocalypse’ of 22nd February 2014: An Analysis of the Jorvik Viking Centre’s Ragnarǫk and Its Media Reception
If one signed on to a social media site, checked a news website or, in some cases, even watched one’s local evening news during mid- to late February 2014, one may have encountered some surprising news
People of Medieval Edinburgh revealed from archaeological research project
Five years ago, archaeologists uncovered a graveyard dating back to the Middle Ages in the Scottish city of Edinburgh. Now a research project to analyze almost 400 people who were buried there has revealed new insights into their lives and even how they might have looked like.
Remains of medieval church discovered in Nottinghamshire
The remains of a medieval church, which was once part of Rufford Abbey in Northamptonshire, England, have been uncovered after a two-week dig.
Researchers discover genome of Brucellosis from 700-year-old skeleton
A 700-year-old skeleton from a medieval village in Sardinia has given researchers new insights into a chronic disease that causes profuse sweating and muscle and joint pain.
International Medieval Congress – Day 4
Photos and tweets from the final day of the International Medieval Congress at the University of Leeds.
International Medieval Congress – Day 3
News, tweets and pictures from the third day at the International Medieval Congress at the University of Leeds
Earliest case of Down Syndrome discovered
Researchers in France have discovered the remains of a child from the 5th or 6th century AD that had Down Syndrome. It is the earliest case to have been found so far.
International Medieval Congress – Day 2
News, tweets and pictures from the second day at the International Medieval Congress at the University of Leeds
International Medieval Congress – Day 1
The news, tweets and videos coming from the first day of the International Medieval Congress at the University of Leeds
The Kalamazoo Diaries at the 2014 Hamilton Fringe Festival
Playing from July 18th-July 27th at Hamilton Theatre
Seven Medieval sites added to the UNESCO World Heritage List
The sites were added during a meeting of the World Heritage Committee, which was held last month in Doha, Qatar.
The Medieval Life of the Colosseum
Archaeologist working on Rome’s Colosseum have discovered that the ancient landmark continued to be used throughout the Middle Ages, but not as a gladiatorial arena. Instead, it was used homes, workshops and even stables.
Deserted Medieval Villages to be protected
Several deserted medieval villages in Northamptonshire, will be officially protected as the British government has designated them as scheduled monuments.
The Khazars did not convert to Judaism, historian finds
It has long been believed that the Khazars, a central Asian people, converted to Judaism in the ninth or tenth century. However, a new article concludes that the conversion never took place.
The 700th Anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn
On June 24, 1314, Scottish and English armies fought the Battle of Bannockburn. Taking place near Stirling Castle in Scotland, the battle saw Robert the Bruce defeat the English ruler Edward II. The victory helped to re-establish Scottish independence from England in the 14th century.
Saving Da Vinci
Studying a famous Leonardo self-portrait, a team of scientists has developed a new, nondestructive way to gauge degradation of ancient paper art and docs
15th-century copy of The Brus restored
One of the oldest copies of The Brus – the epic poem about Robert the Bruce and the Scottish Wars of Independence – has been restored by the University of Cambridge.
Protecting the Battlefield of Hastings from today’s battles
Dr Glenn Foard — one of the world’s leading battlefield archaeologists — is developing a unique project designed to unearth whatever genuine material survives from 1066.
‘Vikings’ protest inside the British Museum over BP sponsorship
One person was arrested during a protest held inside the main court of the British Museum on Sunday.
What the tomb for Richard III will look like
Leicester Cathedral has announced the final design of the tomb that will house Richard III’s remains.
Tomb of Vlad the Impaler may have been found in Italy
Researchers from Estonia believe that the remains of Vlad III, better known as Vlad the Impaler, are buried in a church in Naples, Italy.
Medieval Graffiti project wins national award
A local community archaeology project that searches Norfolk’s medieval churches for medieval graffiti inscriptions has received national recognition this week with the announcement that it has been award the prestigious ‘Most Innovative’ Award by the national Community Archive and Heritage Group (CAHG).