Leprechauns, mermaids, were the descendants of Cain, according to medieval Irish text
A medieval scholar has uncovered an Irish account of the murder of Abel by Cain that explains how the descendants of Cain were…
Archaeologists meet in Orkney
Scientists and researchers from across northern Europe will gather in Orkney on Thursday to learn how the islands protect their rich archaeological resources…
‘Visualising the Late Antique City’ project receives funding
A new archaeological research project at the University of Kent will reconstruct urban life in cities such as Constantinople during a period of…
Susan Mahoney appointed new administrator for the Richard III Foundation Student Programs
The Richard III Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Susan Mahoney as the new administrator for the Richard III Student…
The Richard III Foundation Announces New Student Program
The Richard III Foundation, Inc., a non-profit, educational organization dedicated to research into the life and reign of King Richard III, has launched…
An English Royal Wedding – from the Middle Ages
A recent article has detailed the wedding of an English princess in the fourteenth century, showing how lavish the Middle Ages could be.…
The face of Owain Glyndŵr revealed
Researchers in Wales have digitally reconstructed the face of Owain Glyndŵr, the Welsh ruler who waged a revolt against English rule in the…
Medieval Castle in Wales reopens to the public
Cadw, the Welsh Assembly Government’s heritage service, has announced that Old Beaupré Castle in southern Wales will re-open following its closure due to…
Scholar discovers 6th-century Ethiopian Old Testament
A doctoral student at Durham University in England has discovered the existence of the oldest known copies of books of the Ethiopic Old…
Medieval Feast at Durham University
A variety of authentic medieval foods will be served at a sold-out banquet at Durham University on March 9th. Organised by university’s Institute…
Archaeologists explore Battle of Bannockburn site
Excavations have taken place at Bannockburn battlefield to see if there are any medieval finds from the famous 1314 battle. Archaeologists have investigated…
Exhibition: The Great Lost Library of Alcuin’s York
Eighth-century York owed its reputation as one of the most intellectually influential cities in Europe to the library and school headed by the…
Norfolk Graffiti project wins national award
A local community archaeology project aimed at discovering and recording examples of medieval graffiti has won a prestigious national award. The Norfolk Medieval…
Treasures of Heaven: Saints, Relics and Devotion in Medieval Europe – now at the Walters Art Museum
The Walters Art Museum has begun an exhibition offering visitors a glimpse into the Middle Ages, a time when art mediated between heaven…
Medieval Churches in England receive funding for repairs
Several medieval churches in England have received funding the Heritage Lottery Fund and English Heritage as part of their joint Repair Grants for…
Witan Publishing offers epublishing service for medieval scholars
Witan Publishing, a new service to the medieval academic community, was launched yesterday. It aims to provide e-publishing of peer-reviewed scholarship in the…
Irish medieval fishing site will be ‘lost to the tide’
One of Europe’s best preserved medieval fishing structures located on the Fergus Estuary in County Clare, Ireland, will be washed away by tidal…
Killing Kings: Patterns of Regicide in Europe, AD 600–1800
A new study by a Cambridge University criminologist reveals just how dangerous it was to be a monarch in Europe in the medieval…
Dozens of medieval finds reported in Scotland’s treasure trove
The government of Scotland has issued its annual Treasure Trove Report today, which lists the archaeological discoveries made between April 2009 and March…
Mysterious Voynich manuscript dates back to the 15th century
Researchers from the University of Arizona have discovered that the Voynich manuscript, which has been called “the world’s most mysterious manuscript,” was written…
Google Art Project brings viritual tours to world’s museums
Earlier this month Google launched a new online service which will allow art lovers to virtually explore hundreds of famous works found in…
New Prize for Irish Medieval Studies
Scholars working on medieval history in Ireland can now compete for the best peer-reviewed essay/article in their field. Four Courts Press and the…
Byzantine church and mosaic floor uncovered in Israel
Archaeologists working for the Israel Antiquities Authority have announced they have discovered the remains of a 1500-year-old Byzantine church that was believed to…
Website features the history of Yorkshire Dales
History-lovers can now access a website about the historic lands in Yorkshire Dales National Park in northern England. Staff at the Yorkshire Dales National…
Schedule released for the 2011 International Congress on Medieval Studies
The Medieval Institute of Western Michigan University has released the schedule for the 46th International Congress on Medieval Studies, which takes place May…