Medieval Ages
Medieval Manuscript Reveals 15th-Century Comedy Routine
Written to be performed live, a medieval minstrel's jokes poked fun at the powerful
The Myth of the 'Dark Ages' Ignores How Classical Traditions Flourished Around the World
The author of a sweeping re-examination of Western history reveals the global reach of Greek and Roman antiquity
Medieval Eclipse Records Help Scientists Understand Volcanic Eruptions
Descriptions of lunar eclipses from monks and poets can shed light on how volcanoes affect Earth's climate in a new study
14 Fun Facts About Dungeons & Dragons
Before watching the new movie adaptation, here's what you need to know about the history of the fantasy role-playing game
'The Lost King' Dramatizes the Search for Richard III's Remains. The Monarch's Life Was Even More Sensational
A new film offers a sympathetic portrait of the 15th-century ruler, who seized the crown from his nephew before dying on the battlefield
The Long History of Forcing Jews to Wear Anti-Semitic Badges
The practice was common in medieval Europe
The Timeless Draw of Decorating Cookies
Intricate designs painted by biscuit artist Ella Hawkins are part of a lengthy baking tradition
Medieval Pantry Stocked With Spices Found in 500-Year-Old Shipwreck
The vessel, called "Gribshunden," sank off the coast of Sweden in 1495
Code Breakers Discover—and Decipher—Long-Lost Letters by Mary, Queen of Scots
The deposed monarch wrote the 57 encrypted messages during her captivity in England
What Secrets Lie Beneath This 17th-Century French Aristocrat's Smile?
New research suggests noblewoman Anne d’Alégre used gold wire to keep her decaying teeth in place
Neutron Imaging Reveals Tiny Bones Inside 800-Year-Old Pendant
The high-tech method allowed researchers to examine the artifact without opening it
Unraveling the Secrets of the Sarcophagi Found Beneath Notre-Dame Cathedral
Archaeologists are learning more about the two men buried under the iconic Paris landmark
Necklace Unearthed in Medieval Woman’s Grave Is a 'Once-in-a-Lifetime Discovery'
Researchers say the woman may have been an early Christian leader with a large fortune
Woman’s Name and Doodles Found Hidden in 1,200-Year-Old Religious Manuscript
The name may point to an abbess who lived in Kent at a time when few women could read or write
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
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 in Norway May Have Found a 700-Year-Old Shipwreck
The vessel is located 1,350 feet below the surface of Lake Mjøsa
The Veterinary Magic of the Middle Ages
Medieval healers treated animals' ailments with a mix of faith, tradition and science
The Medieval Power Struggle That Inspired HBO's 'House of the Dragon'
The "Game of Thrones" spinoff takes its cue from the Anarchy, a civil war that saw Empress Matilda and Stephen of Blois vying for the English crown
Human Remains May Have Revealed the Site of a Medieval Friary
Archaeologists uncovered nearly 300 skeletons and other artifacts from beneath an old Welsh department store
