Medieval Winchester skeleton reveals how leprosy spread
The skeleton of a medieval leprosy victim found in one of Britain’s earliest known hospitals has shed light on the history of the disfiguring disease.
27 January 2017
Remains of medieval kitchen that served pilgrims discovered in Suffolk
The remains of a medieval kitchen where cooks may have prepared meals for hungry pilgrims, has been discovered in Suffolk. The rare 14th Century building
19 May 2016
Restoration of St Buryan medieval cross uncovers 11th century tomb stone cover
A project to restore a medieval cross in St Buryan has uncovered a “rare find” in the form of what is possibly an 11th century
8 March 2016
Anglo Saxon gold from a Leeds field goes on display
A spectacular hoard of Anglo Saxon gold unearthed by a metal detectorist in a Leeds field will take pride of place in a new specially
1 December 2015
‘Grand Ages: Medieval’ Coming to PS4 on Sept. 25
“Grand Ages: Medieval” is coming the Sony PlayStation 4 console on September 25. The real-time strategy game, developed by Gaming Minds and published by Kalypso
22 July 2015
Viking mass grave linked to elite killers of the medieval world
A mass grave found in Dorset could belong to a crew of Viking mercenaries who terrorised Europe in the 11th century – according to a
2 February 2012
Westminster Abbey – a royal wedding venue steeped in history
No fewer than 38 kings and queens have been crowned there in an unbroken run since it was built by Edward the Confessor on the
1 December 2010
Russian archaeologists discover amazing artifacts
2010 saw Russian archaeologists discovering an array of amazing artifacts. In particular, the remains of an ancient Christian church were discovered in the area adjacent
17 November 2010
Medieval Ani Will Soon Vanish, Warns Global Heritage Fund
The ruined medieval Armenian city of Ani has been included in a list of twelve historic sites around the world that are “on the verge
27 October 2010
Site of ‘Britain’s oldest hospital’ uncovered
A site which may house Britain’s earliest known hospital has been uncovered by archaeologists. Radio carbon analysis at the former Leper Hospital at St Mary
21 October 2010
Summer dig at Perperikon yield new finds
This year’s archaeological digs at the Perperikon site yielded fewer unique finds, but provided more proof of the continued importance of the rock city in
19 October 2010
Medieval Cross Influenced Ancient Benin Culture
In the eleventh century Christians grew worried when the Turks conquered Palestine and captured Jerusalem in 1076 A.D, and stopped Christian pilgrims from traveling to
25 September 2010
New US Embassy Adopts Defenses From Middle Ages
A US embassy is expected to extend the welcoming hand of democracy—while maintaining a 30-meter zone of blast protection. Such was the challenge facing KieranTimberlake
19 September 2010
Science reveals origins of Scone’s famous Moothill
Archaeologists studying the famous Moothill have pinpointed the origins of the ancient inauguration mound for the first time. The new discoveries came from radiocarbon dating
13 September 2010
Ancient heroic epics return
Men wearing medieval warrior costumes walk to take part in a sword fight performance during an international festival called “Bylinas of ancient Kiev IX-XI centuries”
29 August 2010
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