Why are the Middle Ages called the Dark Ages? Discover where the term came from, why it became popular, and why most historians avoid using it today.

Explore the complex relationship between Frederick II and Islam, revealing how politics, science, and diplomacy shaped one of the medieval world’s most misunderstood rulers.

How did Merlin become the Middle Ages’ greatest prophet? Learn about the origins, meaning, and influence of Merlin’s famous prophecies.

The Middle Ages were an age of innovation. Discover ten medieval inventions that transformed everyday life and helped shape the modern world.

A major Viking Age settlement discovered near Aarhus, Denmark, is revealing large-scale textile production, workshops, and links to medieval trade networks.

The medieval world saw many kingdoms and states rise to dominate their regions, only to collapse and fade from memory. This book tells the story of one such realm—Alania—and traces its nearly 400 years of history.

How did Roman taxes become military service? David Bachrach explores the transition from the late Roman fiscal system to military obligations in the early Middle Ages.

Hats! The sun is shining in the UK right now. So we went and made some historical hats.

The power of an expression I was in Berlin this week to watch a rock show. But you can’t (or shouldn’t) go to Berlin without diving into the art galleries and museums. This is a piece about what I saw at the Bode-Museum, which for my money has one of the best medieval collections in the world. But it’s also a reflection on some of the things I learned from writing historical fiction. That’s timely, because

One of the most important surviving manuscripts of Arthurian literature is set to go under the hammer at Christie’s this July, carrying an estimated value of up to £2 million. Christopher Berard explores the medieval romances that gave shape to the stories of King Arthur, Lancelot, Merlin, and the Holy Grail.

Danièle Cybulskie reviews The Death of Robin Hood, the latest medieval movie, and finds a thoughtful film that draws deeply on medieval storytelling despite its historical liberties.

Two previously unknown sermons by St Augustine have been identified in a twelfth-century manuscript preserved in Poland, adding new texts to the extensive body of writings left by one of Christianity’s most influential thinkers