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Grab Your Very Own ‘Medieval’ Home for £210K
A Welsh house has been transformed into Medieval-style home equipped with a drawbridge over a mini moat. The detached property in the county town Ruthin in DenbighshireRead moreSection: NewsGeneralRead...
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Vaduz Castle, The Ancient Home of Liechtenstein’s Royal Family
Liechtenstein is one of the world’s smallest micro-states and lies nestled between Switzerland and Austria. This small principality has many historic sites, the most famous of which is Vaduz Castle....
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Caught Red-Handed! Law and Order in Medieval England
In medieval societies, it was always quite important to preserve law and order, and to rightfully dispense justice. A just ruler secured himself an obedient populace, and often enough, justice was...
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Viking Migrants May Have Saved the Irish From Extinction
A new study could re-write the history of Ireland in the Middle Ages. It shows that the Irish population was in serious decline until the coming of the Vikings. Read moreSection: NewsHistory &...
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Catch of the Day! Medieval Fishing Basket Found in the Severn
Traditional fishermen have made a unique discovery, they have found a medieval fishing basket that is up to 700-years-old stuck in some silt, in a British estuary. It has been preserved in the clay of...
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The Renaissance: The ‘Rebirth’ That Changed the World
The Renaissance refers to the period in European history between the 14th and 17th centuries. As a historical era, the Renaissance was preceded by the Middle Ages, and succeeded by the early modern...
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Grand Medieval Building Found Under Welsh Public Restrooms
An archaeological dig in Wales in the United Kingdom has made an amazing find under a derelict public restroom. They unearthed the site of a large and significant medieval building. Read moreSection:...
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The Crusades Beyond the Battlefield
The Crusades were a series of holy wars between the Christians of Western Europe and the Muslims of the Middle East. Traditionally, there were nine major Crusades, which took place between the 11th and...
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The Fall of Spirituality: The Blood-Soaked History of the Cathars
The history of Christianity has always been filled with struggle. When the Middle Ages brought a rise in devoted, unique Christian teachings, the Church responded by declaring them heretics. Read...
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Enigma of Alien Gargoyle Atop Ancient Scottish Church Now Solved
An ‘alien’ gargoyle carved on the exterior of a 12th-century Scottish abbey is causing waves on social media.Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyRead Later
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Highlander Sword Found in a Garage is Sold for a Fortune
Most of us when we are cleaning out our garage only find garbage, perhaps some old, forgotten items, but nothing ancient. One lucky man in Britain found a highlander sword which is up to 600 years old....
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University Dig Unearths Durham’s Earliest Known Resident
Archaeologists working in an English town have unearthed human remains that could date back to over 2000 years ago. It is believed they are the remains of the earliest known resident of the city of...
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English Medieval Hospital Shows Horrors of Black Death
The Black Death was one of the greatest disasters in recorded history. New discoveries in a medieval hospital burial ground are revealing new insights into its impact on rural England. Read...
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Lost Medieval Chapel Unearthed 370 Years After Destruction
The mysterious 14th century Bek’s Chapel that was lost at the beginning of the English Civil War has been rediscovered and excavated at Auckland Castle in England.Read moreSection: NewsHistory &...
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Secret Passageway Reveals Clues to UK Parliament’s Ancient Past
A secret passage has been found in the world-famous House of Commons in London. This passageway was forgotten for at least 70 years. Its rediscovery is allowing researchers to better understand one of...
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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight’s Beheading Game
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (in Middle English as Sir Gawayn and þe Grene Knyȝt) is one of the most famous Arthurian legends. As the name of the poem suggests, the story is about Sir Gawain, one of...
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The Fascinating History of Medieval Castles: From Emergence to Obsoletion
Medieval castles are one of the most iconic buildings of the Middle Ages, especially in Western Europe. During this period, the castle served generally as the residence of a king, or the lord of the...
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How Bad was Life in Medieval Europe Really?
When we think about the life in medieval Europe, we tend to conjure up grim and dismal images of war, poverty, sickness, and the Dark Ages. But was it truly so dark? Is there more to it, or are we...
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Medieval Anchorites Were Experts at Self-Isolation, And They Give This Advice
The pandemic of COVID-19 is often called “unprecedented” – and for many people cooped up in their homes in different countries, the experience is both unparalleled and challenging. Read moreSection:...
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New Sutton Hoo Movie Rights the Wrongs of Archaeological Snobbery
The new Sutton Hoo movie, called The Dig, that is due to be released on Netflix is going to tell the real story behind one of Britain’s greatest archaeological discoveries. Read moreSection:...
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