Archaeologists in South Korea have recreated the funeral of a 10-year-old Silla princess as part of an experiment to rebuild her 1,550-year-old tomb.
A trepanned skull belonging to an exceptionally tall young man was found in an early medieval mass grave near Cambridge, England.
A powerful earthquake in 1303 triggered a devastating tsunami that struck Crete, Egypt and the Levant, leaving destruction across the medieval Mediterranean.
Discover 25 Greek proverbs about life, luck, work, wisdom and human nature, including sayings with roots in the Byzantine and medieval world.
In the early tenth century, a new Islamic movement emerged in North Africa and soon developed into a powerful empire. This book examines the rise and fall of the Fatimids, their expansion across the medieval world, and how their rule helped create a ‘Golden Age’ in Egypt.
Explore medieval Wales for free this September as castles, abbeys and other historic sites open their doors for Cadw’s Open Doors festival.
A rare medieval die found in Kent offers new evidence that Sutton Hoo-style helmets and their elaborate decorations may have been made in Anglo-Saxon England.
A first-hand look inside the 20th Viking Congress in Norway, where scholars explored new research and the future direction of Viking Studies.
Online course begins Friday, September 4th.
In the 10th century, a cleric in Germany wrote down two magical charms rooted in pre-Christian pagan beliefs. This book takes a detailed look at the Merseburg Charms, exploring their origins, meaning, and significance.
Archaeologists at Guzmán Castle in Spain have uncovered new evidence of a medieval village, revealing homes, productive areas and everyday life.
Parts of a medieval ship have been discovered reused as the ceiling of a 13th-century cellar in Konstanz, Germany, offering new insights into medieval shipbuilding.