Archaeological dig uncovers medieval tile floor in Gloucestershire
Archaeologists at a city dig site have uncovered a medieval tiled floor dating back to around the 13th Century. The discovery was made in Gloucestershire
3 February 2022
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Remnants of 13th-Century Town Walls Unearthed in Wales
The Welsh town of Caernarfon played a crucial role in the fraught history between England and Wales; here, in the late 13th century, English king
6 April 2020
Medieval cemetery discovered under Cambridge college will help unlock secrets of the Black Death
More than 1,200 human skeletons discovered beneath a Cambridge college will help shed new light on the city’s medieval past. The medieval cemetery was discovered
19 May 2016
Stake to the heart: Count Dracula’s medieval castle is NOT for sale
The owners of the Transylvanian castle that was the inspiration for the forbidding home of Count Dracula have hammered a stake into the heart of
16 March 2016
Neurological condition probably caused medieval scribe’s shaky handwriting
Scribes usually have pretty good handwriting. That’s not the case for one prolific 13th century writer known to scholars only as the Tremulous Hand of
8 October 2015
Mass medieval grave found at Aberdeen school
A mass grave with more than 20 medieval skeletons has been hailed a “major discovery”. The remains, thought to date back to the 13th century,
27 July 2015
13th Century Mongol Shipwreck Discovered off Japanese Coast
It was the largest armada the world had ever seen, and would only be surpassed 700 years later when the Allies invaded Europe during the
8 July 2015
The search begins for archaeological evidence of the Battle of Lewes
A major archaeological search began on Tuesday to find evidence from the Battle of Lewes. The dig got under way in driving rain at Landport
20 May 2013
Medieval remains discovered at Cambridgeshire pub
Extensive work is underway to renovate the historic pub near Duxford during which two burial sites dating back to up to 700 years ago were
1 September 2011
Cosmeston pottery find shows a thriving medieval craft
A 13th Century pottery vessel found in the Vale of Glamorgan could indicate a thriving local craft in medieval times. Several fragments of the aquamanile,
6 July 2011
Experts uncover unique medieval tile in Cistercian basilica
Archaeologists have uncovered rare finds from the High Middle Ages, including a unique tile with a symbol of dragon, during the archeological research accompanying the
5 July 2011
University of Arizona Lectures to Explore Medieval Texts
The UA’s Special Collections is hosting events to ponder poetry, faith and games in medieval texts housed within the University Libraries’ collection. Special Collections at
7 February 2011
Robin Hood revealed: B.C. author draws link to Scottish rebel William Wallace
A Canadian novelist is causing a stir in Britain after claiming that the mythic figure of Robin Hood — outlaw champion of medieval England’s poor
4 January 2011
Northern Cyprus History Holiday
Northern Cyprus boasts a long and interesting history, much of which has made it into the colourful and exciting place that it is today, with
16 December 2010
1001 Inventions Uncovers a Thousand Years of Science and Technology
Groundbreaking Exhibition Explains Why the Dark Ages Weren’t Really Dark After blockbuster runs in London and Istanbul, 1001 Inventions, an exhibition highlighting the scientific legacy
22 November 2010
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