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.
Archaeologists Reveal Secrets of Medieval Tower in France
Archaeologists investigating a medieval tower in Nantes have dated it to the 15th century and uncovered new evidence about the city’s defences.
Early Medieval Village and 122 Graves Studied in Switzerland
Archaeologists reveal an early medieval village and 122 graves near Bern, Switzerland, offering new insights into life from the sixth to ninth centuries.
Medieval City Walls Discovered Beneath Florence
Archaeologists in Florence have uncovered medieval city walls, a 14th-century bridge and gateway structures that may have a connection to Giotto.
Huge Medieval Coin Hoard Discovered in Finland
Finland’s largest known Viking Age coin hoard has been discovered near Sysmä, with thousands of silver coins weighing about 4.5 kilograms.
Medieval Palace Discovered in Uzbekistan
Archaeologists in Uzbekistan have uncovered an eighth-century palace complex at Mingtepa, along with sculptures that offer new insights into medieval Central Asia.
Medieval Past Revealed at Bayeux Tapestry Museum
Archaeological excavations at the Bayeux Tapestry Museum reveal medieval tanning and dyeing, hundreds of burials and nearly 2,000 years of history.
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.