Medieval Cemetery and Basilica Discovered in Southern France
Archaeologists in southern France have uncovered a medieval cemetery with over 200 graves and the remains of a basilica in Valence, shedding new light on the city’s early Christian past.
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.
Medieval “Giant” with Trepanned Skull Discovered in Mass Grave
A medieval mass grave discovered near Cambridge may be linked to conflict on the frontier between English and Viking kingdoms. Among the dead is an exceptionally tall young man who survived trepanation, an ancient procedure in which a hole was cut into the skull.
Medieval Gold Discovery Goes on Display in Newcastle
A rare medieval gold object found by a Newcastle University student in Northumberland will go on display in a new treasures exhibition at the Great North Museum: Hancock
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 Knight with Rare Genetic Disorder Identified in Spain
Archaeologists in Spain identify a medieval knight with Crouzon syndrome who lived to adulthood and died in battle, offering rare insight into life with a genetic disorder in the Middle Ages.
Early Medieval Mosaic with Playful Inscription Discovered in Turkey
A 1,500-year-old mosaic discovered in Syedra, Turkey, features a playful inscription warning the envious, offering insight into daily life in late antiquity.
Two Medieval Men Found Buried in Prehistoric Site
DNA analysis of two medieval men buried at the prehistoric Menga dolmen in Spain reveals new insights into ancestry, religion, and the long reuse of ancient monuments.
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.
Viking-Age Woman Buried with Her Dog in Norway
A Viking-Age grave containing a woman buried with her dog has been identified as one of the most intriguing archaeological discoveries in Norway from 2025.
East Roman Archaeology: Goals and Challenges, with Marica Cassis
A conversation with Marica Cassis about the archaeological study of the east Roman world and how it interfaces with traditional, text-based historiography. What can archaeology see and what not? What challenges has it faced to emerge as a field and what are the prospects that it faces today?
Discovery links Medieval Mosque to Roman Temple
An Ancient Greek inscription newly discovered at the base of a column inside the Great Mosque of Homs in Syria is strengthening a long-running argument that the medieval mosque may stand on the remains of a much older sacred site: a Roman-era Temple of the Sun.
Medieval Hideout Discovered Inside Prehistoric Monument in Germany
Archaeologists working in central Germany have uncovered a rare medieval underground passageway cut into a much older prehistoric enclosure.
Early Medieval Burial Ground Discovered in Scotland
Archaeologists working alongside a sewer upgrade project in the Scottish Highlands have uncovered a burial ground thought to date to the 6th century AD, along with two Iron Age roundhouses that may be up to 3,000 years old.
A Medieval Bronze Cross Reunites with Its Lost Mould After 40 Years
An extraordinary archaeological discovery in eastern Germany has reunited a medieval bronze cross with the mould used to cast it—more than four decades after the mould itself was found.
Medieval hall discovered in Northern England
Archaeologists working near Skipsea Castle in northern England say a cluster of rare discoveries is reshaping what we know about power, industry, and high-status life in the centuries before the Norman Conquest.
Byzantine Monastic Site Found in Upper Egypt
Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered the remains of what appears to be an integrated residential complex for a Byzantine-era monastic community. Finds from…
New Open-Access Book Maps a Medieval Kingdom of the Isles
A new open-access book is revealing fresh details about Finlaggan on Islay, a site long linked to the Lords of the Isles. The study argues the loch’s islands were not just symbolic, but the working centre of a medieval kingdom within Scotland.
‘Princely’ Early Medieval Burial Discovered in England
Archaeologists in Suffolk, England, have uncovered a nationally significant early medieval burial ground, including a “princely” grave with two individuals, a harnessed horse, weapons, and personal items dating to the 7th century.
Medieval Discovery Made on Norwegian Island
Archaeologists on Selja, a Norwegian island off the country’s western coast, have uncovered a previously unknown medieval stone building just 30 metres from Selja Monastery, raising new questions about monastic life and work.
Medieval gold ring discovered in Norway
A medieval gold ring with a deep-blue stone has been found during excavations in Tønsberg, Norway. Archaeologists say the rare find highlights elite jewellery styles and long-distance craft influences in the Middle Ages.
Medieval ship discovered off Copenhagen may be the world’s largest cog
A medieval cargo ship of extraordinary size has been found in the waters off Copenhagen. Built around 1410, Svælget 2 is being called the world’s largest cog, and its remarkably preserved remains are revealing new details about medieval shipbuilding and Northern European trade networks.
Early Medieval Church in Iraq Points to Christian–Zoroastrian Neighbours
Archaeologists excavating Gird-î Kazhaw in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region say an early medieval church complex near a Sasanian fort may show Christians and Zoroastrians living side by side in the fifth–sixth centuries.
Medieval Shoes, a Sock, and a Coin Hoard Unearthed in Berlin
Leather shoes and a sock are among the headline medieval finds from the Molkenmarkt excavation in Berlin, alongside a small hoard of coins.