Rare Leprosy Strain Discovered in Early Medieval Boat Burial
Ancient DNA from a 1,600-year-old burial in Germany reveals connections to the Roman Empire and new evidence of how leprosy spread across early medieval Europe.
Rare Medieval Manuscripts Return to Display at German Library
Rare medieval manuscripts, including the ninth-century Hildebrandslied, return to public display as Germany’s historic Murhard Library reopens after renovation.
Archaeologists Uncover 10th-Century Building at Lost Medieval Royal Palace in Germany
Archaeologists uncover a 10th-century stone building at the lost royal palace of Helfta in Germany, revealing new details about life under Otto the Great.
Medieval Castle Chapel in Germany to Undergo Restoration
Falkenstein Castle in Germany, dating back to the 12th century, is receiving €40,000 to restore the roof of its medieval chapel tower.
Archaeologists Uncover Medieval Bishop’s Palace and Rare Water System in Germany
Archaeologists in Germany have uncovered new remains of a medieval bishop’s palace, a rare 14th-century water system and sophisticated monastery buildings.
Contracts for War: How Medieval Bishops Raised Armies
How did medieval bishops raise armies for war? David Bachrach reveals how military contracts helped them secure the troops their kings demanded.
Medieval Castle in Germany Reveals Its Early Origins
Archaeologists at Loburg Castle in Germany have uncovered early medieval fortifications, pottery and other finds dating back to the 9th and 10th centuries.
Lost Medieval Paintings Recreated After 650 Years
Researchers in Germany have reconstructed 26 medieval paintings hidden for more than 650 years using multispectral imaging and 3D modelling.
Medieval Emperor Reburied in Germany
Emperor Otto the Great has been reburied in Magdeburg Cathedral more than 1,050 years after his death, following the restoration of his medieval tomb.
How Medieval Bishops Took Monastic Wealth to Pay Their Soldiers
Medieval bishops needed soldiers, but maintaining them came at a cost. David Bachrach explores how monastic wealth was used to support military households.
Medieval Ship Discovered in the Ceiling of a German House
Parts of a medieval ship have been discovered reused as the ceiling of a 13th-century cellar in Konstanz, Germany, offering new insights into medieval shipbuilding.
Elite Medieval Cemetery Discovered at German Cathedral
Archaeologists at Naumburg Cathedral in Germany have discovered 13 elite medieval burials dating to the 11th century, possibly belonging to an extended family.
Medieval House Discovered in Germany
Archaeologists have discovered a 1,000-year-old medieval house in northwestern Germany, providing new evidence about the early settlement of Werther.
Were Medieval German Soldiers Really Vassals?
David Bachrach challenges the idea that the milites of pre-Crusade Germany were vassals, revealing a diverse class of professional soldiers.
Medieval Finds Emerge Beneath Otto the Great’s Tomb in Magdeburg Cathedral
Archaeologists working beneath the tomb of Otto the Great in Magdeburg Cathedral have uncovered medieval passageways, painted plaster fragments and evidence that the emperor’s sarcophagus was relocated several times.
Lost Medieval Manuscript Rejoins Heidelberg’s Famous Bibliotheca Palatina
A lost medieval manuscript has been reunited with Heidelberg’s famous Bibliotheca Palatina after researchers traced the codex’s centuries-long journey across Europe.
Medieval Notebook Discovered in German Latrine
Archaeologists in Germany have uncovered a rare medieval notebook in a Paderborn latrine, preserving 700-year-old wax tablet writings that may reveal the life of a medieval merchant.
When Cities Hired Nobles: Military Alliances in Medieval Germany
David Bachrach examines how medieval German cities formed military alliances with nobles, revealing how urban communities managed war, trade, and political power in the thirteenth century.
The Birth of Medieval Europe Revealed by Ancient DNA
Ancient DNA reveals how post-Roman communities mixed and integrated, reshaping the origins of medieval Europe beyond the myth of mass migration.
New Medieval Books: Medieval German Tales
Discover the richness of later medieval German literature through these 20 tales, now translated into English. Ranging from comic stories to courtly narratives, they offer a vivid glimpse into the kinds of tales that entertained audiences in the Middle Ages.
Early Medieval Hoard Discovered in Northern Germany
A cache of silver objects buried more than a thousand years ago has been uncovered along the banks of the Schlei in northern Germany, offering a glimpse into the economic and cultural networks of the early medieval world.
How Church Leaders Helped Defend Medieval Germany
David Bachrach on how church leaders played a crucial role in defending medieval Germany, organizing fortifications and mobilizing communities under the Ottonian rulers.
Scientists Confirm Remains of Medieval Emperor Otto the Great
Scientists confirm that the remains in Magdeburg Cathedral belong to Otto the Great, using DNA, archaeology, and scientific analysis to identify the medieval emperor.
Medieval Hand Cannon Discovered in Germany
Archaeologists in Germany have uncovered a fragment of a medieval hand cannon that may date to 1390, making it one of the earliest known portable firearms in Europe.