Medieval Building and Silver Coins Unearthed in Bulgaria
Archaeologists excavating the medieval city of Rusokastro in southeastern Bulgaria have uncovered a large stone building, along with silver coins dating to the…
Archaeologists Discover Long-Lost Early Medieval Church Near Venice
Archaeologists have discovered a long-lost early medieval church near Venice, revealing new evidence about the origins of the city and its Christian history.
New Medieval Books: ’20 Years Before the Blast’: Experimental Bloomery Iron Smelting, 2001-2024
This book explores medieval iron-smelting technology through experimental archaeology, drawing on more than a hundred tests of bloomery iron smelting to better understand how the process worked, particularly in the Norse settlement of Vinland.
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 Teeth Reveal Toxic Legacy of Lead Mining in England
Medieval teeth reveal how children in England’s Peak District were exposed to toxic lead pollution as early as the seventh century, a new study finds.
Archaeologists Uncover Early Medieval Palace Complex in France
Archaeologists in France have uncovered an early medieval palace complex near Dijon, featuring a large church, stone buildings and Roman-style heating.
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.
Archaeologists Uncover Medieval Fortified Settlement in Kazakhstan
Archaeologists in Kazakhstan have uncovered a sixth- to seventh-century fortified settlement, revealing ancient walls, pottery and a rare bird figurine.
Medieval Fortifications Discovered at Polish Windmill Site
Archaeologists in Poland have uncovered possible medieval fortifications surrounding a 15th-century windmill, along with stone cannonballs.
Rare Medieval Silver Hoard Discovered in Russia
Archaeologists in Russia have uncovered a remarkable medieval silver hoard containing rare Swedish coins, jewellery and possible Norse imagery.
Medieval Fortifications Discovered at Polish Castle
Renovation work at Żupny Castle in Poland has uncovered stone fortifications believed to date from the 14th century.
Viking Gold Treasure Discovered in Denmark
Six Viking gold arm-rings weighing more than 750 grams have been discovered in Denmark, revealing new evidence of wealth and power in the tenth century.
Ancient Underground Chamber in Cyprus Became a Byzantine Church, Archaeologists Find
Archaeologists in Cyprus have uncovered an underground chamber that began as a Hellenistic quarry and was later transformed into a Byzantine church.
Early Medieval Cemetery Discovered in Tuscany
Archaeologists in Tuscany have uncovered ten early medieval burials at Rusellae, offering new evidence about the city during the Lombard period.
Medieval Arab Coins Found Near Viking Trading Centre in Poland
Early medieval Arab silver coins discovered in northern Poland may shed new light on trade routes connected with the Viking-Age settlement of Truso.
New Discoveries Made at Medieval City in Kazakhstan
Archaeologists excavating the medieval city of Kesken-Kuyuk in Kazakhstan have uncovered new structures, altar sites and evidence of rebuilding.
Medieval Norse Church Discovered in Greenland
The archaeologists were overjoyed when the grave and thus the church were finally confirmed on the second-to-last day of the excavation. In the middle is Christian Edelfelt Koch Madsen. Photo: Ellen Frederiksen.
Medieval Building Discovered on Norwegian Island
Archaeologists on Norway’s Selja island have discovered a substantial building that could reveal more about life beyond its medieval monastery walls.
Skeletons Thought to Be Prehistoric Are Actually Medieval, Study Finds
Three skeletons long thought to be prehistoric have been radiocarbon dated to the 14th and 15th centuries, revealing medieval reuse of Italy’s Grotta Romanelli
Medieval Leprosy Hospital Discovered in Copenhagen
Archaeologists in Copenhagen have uncovered around 20 medieval burials believed to belong to the city’s long-lost leprosy hospital.
Medieval ‘Blood of Christ’ and St Margaret Rings Discovered in England
Two 15th-century gold rings discovered in North Yorkshire, depicting the blood of Christ and St Margaret of Antioch, are heading to auction.
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.
Early Medieval Jewellery Workshop Discovered in Scotland
Archaeologists at Govan Old in Glasgow have discovered evidence of an early medieval jewellery workshop, including an unfinished shale finger ring.
Rare Medieval Gold Seal Ring Discovered in England
A rare 14th-century gold seal ring discovered by metal detectorists in England could have belonged to Matilda of Lancaster, Countess of Ulster.