170 Medieval Coins Discovered in Sweden
Swedish archaeologists have discovered 170 silver coins dating to the 12th century. They were found in a grave on the island of Visingsö at Lake Vättern in the central part of the country.
Sunken medieval warship continues to offer up its secrets
In 1495, the Danish warship Gribshunden sank off the coast of Sweden. In recent years, researchers have dived to explore the wreck and have made several important discoveries.
Archaeologists discover site with medieval and prehistoric past in England
Archaeologists from Newcastle University have unearthed evidence for an evolving sacred landscape spanning centuries in Eastern England.
Medieval Child Discovered Buried with an Egg in Germany
In 2014, archaeologists came across an interesting item from an early medieval grave in southeastern Germany. Ten years later they have been able to identify it as a hard-boiled egg.
Medieval Battle Injuries: What Archaeology Can Tell Us
Archaeology is transforming the way we understand medieval warfare. One way it is doing this is by revealing what kinds of injuries and wounds warriors received on the battlefield. Here are details from five sites showing how horrific warfare was in the Middle Ages.
New book on Viking combs in England
Ipswich can be placed at the centre of the developing early medieval world thanks to a unique collection of Viking combs, as detailed in a new book published this week.
Site of Medieval Baptismal Font Discovered in Germany
Archaeologists working in Quedlinburg have uncovered the remains of a baptism font from the 10th century. It is very likely the place where various members of the ruling Ottonian Dynasty received the sacrament of baptism.
Up to 50,000 coins from the 4th century discovered off of Sardinia
Archaeologists exploring the waters off the Italian island of Sardinia have discovered a cache of between 30,000 and 50,000 coins dating back to the first half of the 4th century.
Rare Medieval Gold Ring discovered in Denmark
A metal detector exploring an area in southwest Denmark has discovered an early medieval gold ring. Experts believe it also reveals the existence of an elite family with connections to the Merovingians.
Medieval love badge discovered in Poland
Archaeologists working at the site of The Crane in Gdansk, Poland, have discovered a late medieval badge: a piece of tin shaped into a turtle dover and with the Latin inscription: “AMOR VINCIT OMNIA” – “Love conquers all”.
People and Place in the Kingdom of Northumbria: New project and fieldwork perspectives
People and Place in the Kingdom of Northumbria: New project and fieldwork perspectives Lecture by Sarah Semple Given at the University of Exeter…
Cranial modification took place in early medieval Japan, study finds
The Hirota people, who lived on the southern Japanese island of Tanegashima between the 3rd to 7th century CE, practiced cranial modification, according to a new study.
Ruins of medieval monastery explored by archaeologists in Germany
For hundreds of years during the Middle Ages, Kaltenborn monastery was thriving in central Germany. Archaeologists are now exploring the ruins of that monastery to help understand its downfall in the 16th century.
Early medieval site discovered under National Gallery in London
Early medieval London extended further west than previously thought, as archaeologists have uncovered remains of buildings underneath the National Gallery at the north end of Trafalgar Square.
2000 medieval coins discovered in France
French archaeologists have identified more than 2,000 medieval coins from four different caches in the city of Guérande, about 330 miles southwest of Paris.
Ship burial discovered in Norway predates Viking Age
A burial mound explored last June in Norway holds the remains of a ship that predates the Viking age. Archaeologists believe this is Scandinavia’s oldest known ship burial.
Medieval and Viking-Age artifacts discovered in Norway
A very rare Byzantine coin is among dozens of medieval and Viking-era objects discovered in eastern Norway last year. Officials with Innlandet County Municipality have released details of items found by metal detectorists, including buckles, seals and pieces from swords.
Medieval stone depicting ‘Govan Warrior’ discovered in Scotland
Archaeologists working in the Scottish city of Glasgow have discovered an early medieval carved stone of a warrior figure. Dubbed the ‘Govan Warrior’, it is a unique object, even compared to other medieval stone artifacts found at the Govan Old Churchyard.
Beautiful medieval brooches discovered in England and Wales
Several spectacular medieval brooches have been recently discovered in England and Wales. They include finds from both the early and later Middle Ages.
Medieval inscription discovered in desert ruins
Archaeologists working on a desert ruin in the West Bank have discovered an early medieval inscription and gold ring. The rare inscription is in Byzantine Greek and contains a version of a verse from the Biblical Book of Psalms.
Medieval gauntlet discovered in Switzerland
Archaeologists working in Switzerland have discovered many items during a dig outside of Kyburg Castle. It includes a well-preserved gauntlet dating to the 14th century.
Medieval cemetery discovered in Wales
Archaeologists working in southern Wales have discovered a cemetery dating back 1400 years ago. Their research reveals that medieval feasting rituals would take place at gravesites.
Anglo-Saxon cemetery discovered in England
Archaeologists working in Lincolnshire have discovered the remains of 23 people from a cemetery dating back to the Anglo-Saxon era. This find, which also includes jewellery and pottery, will be showcased this week on the BBC show Digging for Britain.
Early medieval saddle discovered in Mongolia
The team’s radiocarbon dating pins the artifact to roughly around the year 420 AD, making it one of the earliest known frame saddles in the world.
Four ‘snake-eating-frog’ medieval buckles discovered
The discovery of an unusual early medieval buckle in Czechia has allowed researchers to make a connection with three almost identical objects. A new study reveals where and why they were made.