Mass Medieval Cemetery Sheds Light on Berlin’s Brutal Birth
In Berlin, a historic medieval cemetery has been excavated which reveals that medieval people’s lives were blighted by hunger, disease, and extreme violence. Many of
28 May 2020
Read More »
1,400-year-old Pictish cemetery uncovered in Scotland
Archaeologists have uncovered what is believed to be a 1,400-year-old Pictish cemetery in the Highlands. Excavation at the sight has confirm a number of barrows,
25 September 2019
Leprosy in the Middle Ages – A Tale of Tragedy and Prejudice
Leprosy has always been a subject of interest among scientists, since there is and was a lot of controversy surrounding it. According to traditional theories,
2 February 2017
Healthy ‘Vampires’ Emerge From Graves In Medieval Polish Cemetery
Archaeologists excavating a Medieval cemetery site in Kałdus, Poland, recently discovered hundreds of graves — among them, they found 14 anti-vampire burials. Some of these
1 June 2016
Columbus Didn’t Sail Syphilis Back to Europe
Dozens of skeletons unearthed in London may provide the first solid evidence that syphilis did not sail into Europe with Christopher Columbus and his crew,
27 October 2010
Medieval Archives is dedicated to bringing you the best medieval news, history and entertainment. Our podcasts offer in-depth history lessons and interviews on a variety of medieval topics.