Winter in the Middle Ages wasn’t just cold – it was a fight for survival. In this video, we explore how medieval people ...

Last month, a sinkhole opened up on a major road in York, England, prompting emergency repairs. But construction came to a halt after crews discovered what appeared to be the remains of an old ...

Medieval pits containing bones and clothing have been uncovered under Richmond’s historic market place during resurfacing works. A team of archaeologists are currently working alongside North ...

This is the first time that an interdisciplinary approach to medieval remains has been applied to specimens from the Nordic region. The skeleton being analyzed is from a man who lived in the late ...

It’s not uncommon for Medieval manuscripts to be bound in animal skins. The hides of deer and goats were used, as were those of boars. But a new analysis of 16 manuscripts held in a French abbey ...

Eltz Castle, Germany. Some countries have more than their fair share of gorgeous medieval castles, and Germany is one of them. Eltz Castle is one of the finest examples of a German knight’s ...

Europe's biggest free Medieval festival returns this weekend to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Each day, around 10,000 people attend the two-day Tewkesbury Medieval Festival, which takes place on ...

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