Bodies of 17 Jews from Medieval Norwich may have been mass-murder victims, scholars believe
Scholars from the University of Dundee believe that the remains of 17 people found in a well in Norwich were members of England’s…
Re-enactment to mark the 526th anniversary of the Battle of Bosworth
Bosworth Battlefield in Leicestershire will bring the drama and excitement of a medieval battle to life in a spectacular re-enactment to mark the…
Durham Visitor Centre to be home of university’s Institute of Medieval and Renaissance Studies
The University of Durham has opened a new £1.25m visitor centre, which will highlight Durham Cathedral and Castle, and be home to its…
Medieval world comes alive at the Dales Countryside Museum
Historic happenings aren’t unusual at a museum, but visitors to the Yorkshire Dales National Park in northern England got a little more than…
New fight over the Battlefield of Shrewsbury
Robert Hardy, the veteran actor and a star of the Harry Potter films, is heading a campaign to save the site of one…
Medieval painting discovered at Oystermouth Castle in Wales
Remnants of an ornate medieval painting dating back to the 14th century have been discovered at Oystermouth Castle, near the Welsh town of…
1500-year-old building discovered at Acre
Archaeologists in Israel have discovered a 1500 year old building in the historic city of Acre (also known as Akko). The Israel Antiquities…
Lorraine Stock awarded the Bonnie Wheeler Summer Fellowship
From Camelot to Sherwood Forest, Lorraine Stock has taken students on a host of literary adventures. Now, the University of Houston associate professor…
John Davey Research Grant for Medieval Studies
When it comes to history, especially medieval history, the awards and accolades are usually reserved for the professional scholar – those with multiple…
Lecture on “Place Names and Saints’ Cults: a window on medieval Scotland” to be given in Derry
In celebration of Colmcille Day, the Northern Ireland city of Derry is hosting a lecture by Gilbert Markus on “Place Names and Saints’…
Infrared Photography reveals new details in medieval art
Two medieval art historians from Arizona have been using infrared photography – utilizing the invisible rays just beyond the red end of the…
Archaeological Dig begins for medieval hospital in England
Archaeological work is set to start in the northeastern English town of North Tyneside, which hopes to reveal the location of a medieval…
Medievalist awarded grant to research Mirror to Devout People
Paul Patterson, assistant professor of English at St.Joseph University, has been awarded $8,200 to pursue his personal project, an edition of the Mirror…
How much meat did medieval people eat?
A recently published article has revealed some interesting new details about meat consumption in the Middle Ages, including how different regions in medieval Western Europe had their own preferences for these foods.
Medieval Stained Glass in Wales image catalogue goes online
The University of Wales has launched an online catalogue containing over 5000 image of stained glass windows dating back to the Middle Ages.…
Did Giotto create the Shroud of Turin?
An Italian art historian believes that the Shroud of Turin was created by the famous artist Giotto de Bondone in 1315. The linen…
Medieval archaeological find in Gloucestershire
Archaeologists working in the historic Cotswold market town of Winchcombe have uncovered remains dating back to the thirteenth century. A team from Cotswold…
Medieval Nuns knew their fashion, historian finds
Recent research on medieval nuns shows that many of them were dressing in the latest fashions instead of simple religious habits. And while…
Trinity College Dublin creates Masters programmes in Public History and Digital Humanities
Ireland’s Minister for Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Affairs, Jimmy Deenihan, launched two new postgraduate Masters programmes, in ‘Public History and Cultural Heritage’ and…
Climate helped drive Vikings from Greenland
The end of the Norse settlements on Greenland likely will remain shrouded in mystery. While there is scant written evidence of the colony’s…
Fashion in the Middle Ages exhibition begins at the Getty
The J. Paul Getty Museum unveils a new medieval exhibition tomorrow, which will examine what people wore during this period. Fashion in the…
Faces of medieval people revealed at Stirling Castle
A new exhibition at Stirling Castle in Scotland will bring visitors face to face with knight and lady excavated from its lost royal…
Costumes fit for a King…and a Queen, go on display in York
If you’ve ever fancied yourself as the next dashing Mr Darcy or Elizabeth Bennett, Barley Hall in York is the place for you. The…
More archaeological finds being report in UK, British Museum reports
Over 90 000 archaeological finds were reported to British authorities in 2010, the British Museum reports, which marks a significant increase over previous…
New book examines the influence of medieval Welsh on Tolkien
J.R.R. Tolkien once wrote: “I love Wales…and especially the Welsh language”. Now, a Cardiff University academic has explored Wales’ influence on Tolkien in…