Clik here to view.
The Legend of Prester John and His Lost Kingdom in the East
Prester John (known also as Presbyter John or John the Elder) was a legendary figure in Europe during the Medieval and Early Modern periods. Europeans living at that time believed that Prester John was...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Council Closes Market By Invoking 800-Year-Old King’s Charter
English law is riddled with ancient entries and charters pertaining to past worlds; and from time to time they emerge and catch out the unsuspecting. Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyRead...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Perfect Battle Axes From Battle of Grunwald Found in Poland
A group of Polish detectorists have uncovered an exciting collection of artifacts on the historic site of the Battle of Grunwald which took place in 1410. It includes two perfectly preserved battle...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Silver Signature: Medieval Seal Brings a Woman’s Life to Light
Sometimes a small archaeological find can provide really important insights into our past. A metal detectorist found a tiny artifact that belonged to women who lived in the 14th century in Britain.Read...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Birth of the Renaissance: Understanding the Genesis of a New Era
By conservative estimates, the European Renaissance spans the historical period of the 15th and the 16th centuries, an era when artists produced many of greatest masterworks ever created. Read...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Stunning ‘Devil’s Dyke’ Under Threat in Britain
In Britain, a mysterious monument has become the subject of controversy. There are claims that the ancient Devil’s Dyke, a vast defensive earthwork, has been damaged by walkers and has been fouled by...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Anglo-Saxon Woman’s Lips, Nose and Scalp Sliced Off – But Why?
A team of archaeologists in England have forensically analyzed the mutilated skull of a young Anglo-Saxon woman revealing that her nose, lips and possibly her scalp had all been sliced off while she...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Hereford Mappa Mundi: Legendary Cities, Monstrous Races, and Curious Medieval...
A large calfskin canvas was secreted away beneath the floor of an English cathedral, featuring what, at first glance, appeared to be a map of the world. Once recovered and repaired, the map which is...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Medieval Soldier’s Remains Found in a Lithuanian Lake
Divers and archaeologists in Lithuania have found the remains of a medieval soldier in a lake. The discovery is offering researchers the opportunity to understand more about the people of the Middle...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Art of Courtly Love: 31 Medieval Rules for Romance
Love is the universal feeling. From the dawn of time, from the earliest epochs of man, and all throughout the rise and fall of world’s many civilizations, the concept of love drove the wheel of time...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Saving the Forgotten Castle of Château de la Mothe-Chandeniers
There are castles and then there are chateau castles and France is the winner in this category. The Château de la Mothe-Chandeniers is a castle located in the west-central part of France.Read...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Calling Medieval Foodies! Online Courses for Cooking Medieval Food
Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. This old adage has now been taken to a whole new level in the northeast of England.Read moreSection:...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Mass Grave Found in the Netherlands: A Case of Medieval Slaughter?
In the Netherlands, construction workers have made a gruesome discovery. When working in the city of Vianen, they came across an enigmatic mass burial. Read moreSection: NewsHistory &...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Glass Beads Help to Map Unknown Medieval African Trade Routes
For several decades, a team of researchers have been carrying out excavations at old cemeteries and villages at sites in central Mali and eastern Senegal. Over the years they’ve come across a handful...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Iron Maiden: This Medieval Torture Device Was Used as Recently as 2003!
The iron maiden is a torture device widely believed to have been used in Europe during the Middle Ages. This notorious contraption is known by other names, such as the Virgin (a reference to the Virgin...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Journey to Knighthood: The Hidden Steps of Becoming a Medieval Knight
The knight is arguably one of the most iconic figures of the Middle Ages. Knights were essentially mounted warriors, and in the hierarchy of medieval society, were considered to be part of the lower...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Study Unveils Just How Scribes Compiled the Famous Domesday Book
New research has cast light on how and why the iconic Domesday Book was created. The study shows that the work of the medieval scribes was so efficient and sophisticated that they accomplished what a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Catastrophic 14th-century Climate Events May Foretell Bleak Future
Sister institutes from Leipzig, Germany have just released a study that discloses important facts about major climate events that occurred during the 14th century AD.Read moreSection: NewsHistory &...
View ArticleClik here to view.
King John: The Worst Monarch in English History?
When it comes to Kings (and Queens) of England, there is strong competition as to who can claim the title of being the worst in the nation’s long historyRead moreSection: NewsHistoryFamous PeopleRead...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Early Medieval Europe – Dark Age Death Practices Spread Quickly
A new study suggests that Europe has been ‘global’ for over a millennium. The evidence for this claim comes from a set of shared cultural practices spread over a wide area in early Medieval Europe.Read...
View Article
