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

Centuries ago, the site was home to St. Leonard's Hospital, a sprawling monastic facility that provided care to sick ...

A disturbing mass grave containing at least 20 skeletons has been discovered in Vianen, The Netherlands, during excavation ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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