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Medieval England’s Road Network Mapped Using the Gough Map – A new study uses the Gough Map to reconstruct medieval England’s road network, revealing how Roman routes shaped travel for centuries.
Lost for Decades, a Medieval Madonna and Child Returns in Stunning Restoration – A 15th-century stucco Madonna and Child, hidden for over 70 years, has undergone a dramatic restoration in Florence. Once discoloured and forgotten, the sculpture now reveals its original colours and exquisite detail.
Medieval City Had Sophisticated Sanitation System Unmatched for Centuries, Study Finds – Medieval Córdoba built a sewer system so advanced it stayed in use for centuries. A new study reveals how the city’s infrastructure, legal oversight, and community cooperation created one of the most sophisticated sanitation systems of the Middle Ages.
What Americans Really Think About the Middle Ages – A new survey by YouGov has shed light on how Americans perceive the Middle Ages—and for many, it’s not a golden age of knights and cathedrals.
Medieval Sailors Avoided the Black Sea in Winter, Study Finds – New research by historian Andrei Mirea is shedding light on the challenges of winter navigation in the Black Sea during the Middle Ages. Published in the International Journal of Maritime History, his study reveals that this inland sea was largely impassable during the colder months.
Key Event in the Fall of the Roman Empire May Not Have Happened, Historian Finds – Did the Rhine crossings of 406, long seen as a decisive moment in the fall of the Western Roman Empire, really happen as described? A new study challenges the traditional narrative, arguing that one of the key sources may have been more influenced by theology and literary tropes than historical fact.
Thomas Aquinas died from head trauma, study suggests – A recent study has revisited the mysterious death of Thomas Aquinas, one of the most influential theologians and philosophers of the Middle Ages.
Medieval Treasures of Lithuania Unearthed in Vilnius Cathedral – A cache of medieval royal regalia, hidden for over 80 years, has been uncovered in Vilnius Cathedral, revealing the splendour of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
Portrait of the Last Byzantine Emperor Discovered – Archaeologists in southern Greece have discovered a unique portrait of the last Byzantine emperor, Constantine XI Palaiologos, hidden within a layer of frescoes dating to the mid-15th century.
Medieval Nubian Fashion Brought to Life – Recreating history through fashion, researchers have revived the majestic attire of medieval Nubian royalty and clergy, showcased for the first time at the Louvre in Paris.
Icelandic Saga Now Available in English for the First Time – Medieval Icelandic literature enthusiasts have a reason to celebrate—a saga, previously inaccessible to English readers, has been translated for the first time. Even better, it’s available to read for free.
New Theories on the Battle of Hastings: A Shift in Location and Weather’s Role – Two recent studies are reshaping our understanding of the Battle of Hastings. One challenges the long-held belief about where the battle took place, while the other highlights the crucial role that weather played in the events of 1066.
Medieval game pieces discovered in Germany – A team of archaeologists in Germany has discovered a medieval games collection including a well-preserved chessman, gaming pieces and dice. Dating to the 11th or 12th century, the game pieces were found during excavations of a long-forgotten castle.
A 9th-century church room has been recreated in the Viking town of Ribe – You can now see what a medieval church looked like during the 9th century. Ribe VikingeCenter in Denmark has unveiled the interior of its Ansgar Church with 50 murals