European History
'Sensational' Runestone Discovered in Norway May Be the World's Oldest
The find promises to shed new light on lingering questions about runic writing's early history
Archaeologists Unearth 3,000-Year-Old Wishing Well in Germany
The Bronze Age well was full of decorative ceramics, jewelry and other items likely used for ritual purposes
Italian Police Seize Rubens Masterpiece From an Exhibition
Four people are under investigation for illegally exporting the painting and money laundering
See the Largest Known Flower Preserved in Amber
Aided by modern technology, researchers discovered the prehistoric blossom was a case of mistaken identity
Rare 16th-Century Ship Unearthed in England
Quarry workers discovered the vessel 1,000 feet from the nearest coastline
Archaeologists Unearth Viking Hall in Denmark
The structure may have been used for political meetings or other community gatherings
Pope Francis Will Return Parthenon Sculptures to Greece
The fifth-century B.C.E. artifacts have been at the Vatican Museum for 200 years
Unearthed Near Stonehenge, This Toolkit Was Used for Goldwork 4,000 Years Ago
The toolkit was discovered in 1801—but until recently, researchers didn't understand its purpose
Elusive Yeast That Gave Rise to Lagers Found in Europe for the First Time
Students in Ireland discovered the ancestral fungus in the soil on their university's campus
A Brief History of Christmas Markets
Now a global phenomenon, the holiday tradition traces its roots to medieval Europe
'Litanies,' Inspired by Notre-Dame Fire, Receives Prestigious Music Award
Julian Anderson’s 25-minute concerto won the 2023 Grawemeyer Award for Music Composition
How Construction of a Parking Lot Uncovered New Insights About Medieval Jews
A new DNA study suggests Ashkenazi Jews living in 14th-century Germany were surprisingly genetically diverse
You Could Soon Ride in Historic Carriages From the Orient Express
French travel company Accor is restoring 17 vintage train cars dating back to the 1920s and '30s
Metal Detectorist Finds Medieval Wedding Ring in Near-Perfect Condition
Discovered five inches underground, the rare 14th-century artifact could sell for $47,000
Archaeologists Unearth Trove of Viking Age Jewelry in Sweden
The 1,000-year-old neck rings, finger rings, pearls and coins were in near-pristine condition
Why 1992 Was Such a 'Horrible Year' for Elizabeth II and the Royal Family
The fifth season of "The Crown" explores the dissolution of Charles and Diana's marriage, a catastrophic fire and other Windsor tragedies
How Porcelain Dolls Became the Ultimate Victorian Status Symbol
Class-obsessed consumers found the cold, hard and highly breakable figurines irresistible
The Veterinary Magic of the Middle Ages
Medieval healers treated animals' ailments with a mix of faith, tradition and science
To Get to Know Portugal, Explore Its Azulejo Tilework
Since the 13th century, artists have been reinventing the art form that covers churches, palaces and train stations
The Forgotten Sisters Who Pioneered the Historical Novel
Jane and Anna Maria Porter ruled Britain's literary scene—until male imitators wrote them out of the story
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