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.
Armenia’s oldest church discovered
Archaeologists from Germany and Armenia have made a remarkable discovery in the ancient Armenian city of Artaxata: the remains of a previously unknown early Christian church.
The Strange Medieval Sculptures of Nidaros Cathedral
By Nancy Bazilchuk Noblemen and women, in fancy clothing and pearls – but with dragon wings and tails. A laughing man with a…
New Medieval Books: Saving Michelangelo’s Dome
Examines the efforts to repair and restore the dome atop St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome in the 18th century. The book also delves into how this church was designed and built during the 15th and 16th centuries.
Medieval Church in Venice sold
The historic Church of the Abbey of Misericordia, a medieval landmark in Venice, has been sold. After serving as a religious site for over a thousand years, the building has for decades been used as a movie set and exhibition space.
Lost Crusader Altar Found in Jerusalem
Researchers have unearthed a massive medieval altar in Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a site revered by Christians. Remarkably, this lost treasure had been hidden in plain sight for centuries.
Fire damages spire at Rouen Cathedral
Rouen Cathedral, which dates back to the 12th century, suffered a small amount of damage when a fire broke out yesterday in its spire. The structure was undergoing restoration work at the time.
Mummified remains, including ‘The Crusader’ destroyed in Dublin church fire
A man has been arrested following a fire on Tuesday in the crypt of St. Michan’s Church of Ireland in Dublin. The blaze destroyed five mummies, including an 800-year-old mummy known as ‘The Crusader’ and the 400-year-old remains of a nun.
The Medieval History of the Pantheon
One of the great landmarks of ancient Rome is the Pantheon. Built around 126 AD by Emperor Hadrian, it initially served as a temple to all gods. However, during the Early Middle Ages, the Pantheon was repurposed, marking a significant chapter in its history.
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.
Medieval church building-boom took place in the 12th century, study finds
A recent study looking at the construction history of churches during the Middle Ages has found that a building boom took place in Western Europe during the 12th century.
The Mysterious Owl on the Cathedral Notre-Dame of Dijon
A look into a mysterious medieval carving at a French cathedral. Why was it put there?
Heaven on Earth: How to Build a Cathedral
Emma Wells delves into the triumphs and tragedies of the people who built and used Europe’s Gothic cathedrals.
How Hagia Sophia was Built
The story of the building of Hagia Sophia, one of the greatest construction works of the Middle Ages.
‘Holy Inappropriate’: Secular uses of the Medieval Parish Church
While the church was of course the holiest of places, ecclesiastical property was not often considered an entirely separate and sacred world—but rather a domain where the secular and sacred crossed paths.
Two Welsh medieval churches to be saved from ruin
Two medieval churches in Wales, which date back over 900 years, will be saved from the brink of dereliction by the Friends of Friendless Churches, who have received a grant of nearly £770k as part of the National Heritage Memorial Fund Covid-19 Response Fund.
Work begins to protect medieval tomb from the Deathwatch Beetle
Conservation work has begun at St Andrew’s Church, Wingfield, to protect the 600-year-old tomb of Michael and Katherine de la Pole. The medieval tomb is being attacked by the Deathwatch Beetle.
New Medieval Books: Building Durham Cathedral
How medieval cathedrals were built is a fascinating topic, and there are not enough books like this.
Natural Light in Medieval Churches
A new book explores how the study of sunlight inside Christian churches can help reveal essential aspects of the design, decoration, and function of medieval sacred spaces.
Two early medieval churches discovered in northeastern Africa
Archaeologists working in Eritrea have identified the remains of two Christian churches that were once part of the medieval Kingdom of Aksum. Construction on these churches may date as far back as the fifth century AD.