Medieval Leprosy Hospital Cemetery Excavated in Switzerland
Archaeologists in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, have uncovered more than 200 burials at the site of a medieval leprosy hospital and chapel.
Medieval Sword Discovered by Children in Vienna
Children digging at a residential complex in Vienna discovered a late medieval sword, now being studied and conserved by Austria’s Federal Monuments Office.
Colourful Winged Horses Discovered in Medieval Chinese Tomb
Archaeologists in China have uncovered colourful winged horses in a Tang Dynasty tomb, alongside Byzantine and Persian coins and other Silk Road finds.
Lost Medieval Farmstead Discovered in Southern England
Archaeologists from Bournemouth University believe they have identified a lost medieval farmstead in southern England, matching a site recorded on a 15th-century map.…
Trepanned Skull Found in Early Medieval Mass Grave in England
A trepanned skull belonging to an exceptionally tall young man was found in an early medieval mass grave near Cambridge, England.
Funeral of Medieval Korean Princess Recreated After 1,550 Years
Archaeologists in South Korea have recreated the funeral of a 10-year-old Silla princess as part of an experiment to rebuild her 1,550-year-old tomb.
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.
Medieval Village Revealed at Castle Site in Spain
Archaeologists at Guzmán Castle in Spain have uncovered new evidence of a medieval village, revealing homes, productive areas and everyday life.
Rare Medieval Die Sheds New Light on Sutton Hoo-Style Helmets
A rare medieval die found in Kent offers new evidence that Sutton Hoo-style helmets and their elaborate decorations may have been made in Anglo-Saxon England.
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.
Byzantine Siege Weapons Discovered at the Battlefield of Manzikert
Archaeologists at Manzikert have uncovered 11th-century Byzantine ballista bolt heads linked to the siege that preceded the famous battle of 1071.
Rubbish Reveals Daily Life in Medieval Greenland
Microbial traces preserved in rubbish heaps reveal new details about farming, livestock and daily life in medieval Norse Greenland.
Medieval Warrior Buried with Horse and Dog Discovered in Russia
Archaeologists near Suzdal, Russia, have discovered a rare 10th-century warrior burial containing a horse, dog, weapons and riding equipment.
Medieval Graves Weren’t Always Family Burials, DNA Study Finds
Ancient DNA from medieval graves in Sweden reveals that adults and children buried together were often not close relatives, challenging assumptions about family burials.
Viking Ship Burial in Norway May Have Been Built Over Bronze Age Grave
Archaeologists investigating a Viking ship burial in Norway have found evidence that it may have been built over a much older Bronze Age grave.
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.
Rare Runestone Discovered in the Faroe Islands
A rare runestone found at a possible medieval chapel in the Faroe Islands may bear the words “Here lies” or “Here rests.”
Byzantine Shipwreck with Gold Treasures Discovered off the Croatian Coast
A Byzantine shipwreck off Croatia has revealed gold belt sets, imperial coins and a rare ring linked to the empire’s highest-ranking officials.
Rare Medieval Hair-Styling Tool Found at Eilean Donan Castle
A rare 13th-century hair-styling tool found at Eilean Donan Castle offers new insights into fashion and daily life in medieval Scotland.
Possible Medieval Twins Found Buried in Roman Latrine at Ephesos
A new study examines the careful medieval burial of two premature infants, possibly twins, within an abandoned Roman latrine at Ephesos.
Medieval Stamp Found in Denmark Could Reveal Where Sutton Hoo Helmet Was Made
A medieval metalworking stamp found in Denmark may reveal where the Sutton Hoo helmet was made and reshape views of power in seventh-century Europe.
Christian Migrants Helped Shape Pagan Medieval Vilnius, Study Finds
Isotope analysis of a medieval cemetery reveals how Christian migrants helped shape Vilnius while Lithuania remained officially pagan.
Medieval Wall Discovered Beneath Chester Castle
Archaeologists have discovered a nearly three-metre-high medieval wall beneath Chester Castle, once part of a fortified thirteenth-century bridge.
Early Medieval City Discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a well-preserved early medieval city in the Dakhla Oasis, complete with a church, homes, Byzantine coins, and hundreds of Coptic and Greek documents.