How Many Workers Built a Medieval Cathedral?
Building a medieval cathedral didn’t take thousands. Discover how small teams at Girona Cathedral carried out this monumental task.
Medieval Bronze Doors by Donatello Return to Florence After Restoration
Two medieval bronze doors by Donatello have been restored and returned to the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Florence after a major conservation project.
Norway Invests Millions to Preserve Its Medieval Stave Churches
Norway has announced new funding to preserve its medieval stave churches, including maintenance projects, research grants, and a 3D scanning project at Borgund Stave Church.
Medieval Cathedral in Wales receives £2 million for restoration work
Brecon Cathedral, located in eastern Wales, is set to begin a multi-year programme of repairs and visitor improvements after securing £2,041,756 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Hidden Runic Messages in Gotland’s Medieval Churches Preserved with 3D Technology
Researchers are using photogrammetry to digitally preserve runic inscriptions carved into the plaster walls of Gotland’s medieval churches before climate-related damage causes them to fade.
Why were pseudo-Arabic inscriptions placed on churches in Greece?, with Alicia Walker
A conversation with Alicia Walker on the pseudo-Arabic inscriptions that appear on a number of tenth- and eleventh-century churches in Greece, most notably at the monastery of Hosios Loukas. What did the Arabic script signify in Orthodox culture at the time if not tension with Islam?
Winchester Cathedral Reburies Medieval Remains Linked to Royals and Bishops
Winchester Cathedral is reinterring remains from its famous mortuary chests after more than a decade of scientific analysis, with new findings on early medieval royals and bishops expected in 2026.
Hidden Beneath Plaster, Medieval Frescoes Re-emerge in an Albanian Church
Medieval frescoes long hidden beneath plaster and limewash are re-emerging inside the Byzantine monastery church of Agios Nikolaos (Saint Nicholas) in Mesopotamos, Albania. Conservators have uncovered previously unknown paintings near the ceiling, revealing figures and faces.
Lost Medieval Painting Rediscovered at Hexham Abbey
Hexham Abbey in northern England has unveiled a lost medieval painting, thought to be part of the Dance of Death, using advanced imaging technology.
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.
New Medieval Books: Bastions of the Cross
This book sheds light on several lesser-known medieval churches in northern Ethiopia. It offers fresh insights into the region’s architectural and artistic heritage.
Hagia Sophia’s Dome Undergoes Restoration to Withstand Earthquakes
Turkish authorities have begun restoring the dome of Hagia Sophia to improve its earthquake resilience—a major project for the nearly 1,500-year-old structure with a long history of seismic damage.
How Robots and Drones Could Help Save Medieval Cathedrals
Forty years after a fire damaged York Minster, new technology like robot dogs and drones is being tested to protect medieval buildings from future disasters.
Medieval Manx Crosses Return to Jurby Church on the Isle of Man
Two early medieval Manx Crosses have been rediscovered and returned to Jurby Church on the Isle of Man, now displayed in a specially designed cabinet. The church also features new accessibility improvements and exhibitions celebrating its long history.
Digital Technology Helps Solve a 12th-Century Mystery: Which of Barisanus of Trani’s Bronze Doors Came First?
A team of researchers has used cutting-edge scientific tools to help solve a long-standing mystery in medieval art history: the chronological order of the monumental bronze doors created by the 12th-century artisan Barisanus of Trani.
Medieval Bible Returns to Salisbury Cathedral After Nearly 800 Years
The Sarum Master Bible, a rare and exquisitely illuminated 13th-century manuscript, has returned to Salisbury Cathedral in England nearly 800 years after it was created.
Laughing at Evil: The Hidden Purpose of Gargoyles
Gargoyles aren’t just eerie stone figures—they were medieval weapons against evil, using fear, satire, and mockery to protect both buildings and beliefs.
New Medieval Books: In Search of Norfolk’s First Stone Churches
What materials were used to build churches in the Middle Ages? This book offers a study of 649 churches in the English county of Norfolk, revealing what kind of stone they used, some of which was recycled from Roman buildings.
Hidden in Plain Sight: A Medieval Fresco Shows Islamic Tents Used in Christian Churches
A forgotten fresco in an Italian church has revealed a surprising medieval practice—Islamic tents were used to cover Christian altars. The 13th-century fresco, recently rediscovered in Ferrara, Italy, is believed to be the only known depiction of this tradition, shedding new light on the connections between Christian and Islamic artistic influences in medieval Europe.
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.
Archaeologists Explore Medieval French Church
Saint-Philibert Church in Dijon, France, is revealing centuries of history as archaeologists excavate up to three metres below its floor to assess the health of its foundations.
Medieval Cathedral Transformed with Stunning New Lighting
A medieval Italian masterpiece, the Cathedral of Monreale, has undergone a dramatic transformation, unveiling a remarkable new look thanks to an advanced lighting renovation.
Medieval Saint Eanswythe’s Relics Returned to Rest in England
The relics of Saint Eanswythe, a 7th-century Anglo-Saxon princess and one of England’s earliest saints, have been returned to their original resting place in Folkestone. Hidden for centuries to escape destruction, her remains were rediscovered and studied, shedding new light on the life of this remarkable medieval figure.
Medieval Frescoes Discovered in Slovakia
In a surprising revelation, medieval frescoes have been uncovered in the Slovakian village of Sása. The frescoes were found in the sacristy of the Church of St. Catherine of Alexandria, which was constructed in the 13th century.