Medieval Ages
New Research Suggests England's Early Medieval Rulers Had a Veggie-Based Diet
Two papers argue that these 5th- through 11th-century kings and queens mainly ate meat during special feasts thrown by their subjects
The History Behind Robert Eggers' 'The Northman'
The revenge saga blends traditional accounts with the supernatural to convey the lived experience of the Viking age
Possible Royal Graves Dated to the Time of King Arthur Found in Great Britain
New research brings the number of potential burial sites of early medieval Celtic rulers from 2 to more than 20
Digging Up the Rich Viking History of Britain
A massive 1,100-year-old graveyard leads to a surprising new view of the Nordic legacy in Britain
How to Rebuild Notre-Dame Using 12th-Century Tools
In Washington, D.C., an innovative team of designers demonstrated how medieval techniques could be used to repair the Parisian landmark
Meet St. Brigid, Ireland's Only Woman Patron Saint
The fifth-century abbess is stepping out of the shadow of the better-known St. Patrick
How Much Medieval Literature Has Been Lost Over the Centuries?
A new analysis suggests that just 9 percent of manuscripts produced in Europe during the Middle Ages survive today
The Black Death Wasn't as Deadly as Previously Thought, Research Suggests
Ancient pollen deposits reveal that some areas of Europe may have experienced a 'much lighter touch' of the disease, according to the study
The True History Behind Netflix's 'Vikings: Valhalla'
A spin-off of the long-running series "Vikings," the show follows a fictionalized version of Norwegian king Harald Hardrada
The Women Rulers Whose Reigns Reshaped the Medieval Middle East
A new book details the lives of Melisende of Jerusalem, Zumurrud of Damascus and their powerful peers
Meet the 'Most Important' Jewish Woman in Medieval England
A new statue honors Licoricia of Winchester, a 13th-century moneylender whose life illuminates the challenges faced by Jews at the time
Metal Detectorist Discovers One of England's Earliest Gold Coins in a Farm Field
The 13th-century gold penny found in southwestern Britain could sell for half a million at auction
Archaeologists Discover—and Start to Decode—Rare Medieval Runes
One of the newly unearthed objects, an inscribed bone, is the first of its kind found in Oslo in decades
The Horses of Medieval Times Weren't Much Bigger Than Modern-Day Ponies
A study of the remains of 2,000 specimens reveals the steeds were around 4 feet 10 inches tall
Sutton Hoo's Treasures Were Likely Crafted at This 1,400-Year-Old Workshop
Archaeologists found evidence of metalworking near the famed English burial ground
The Medieval Queens Whose Daring, Murderous Reigns Were Quickly Forgotten
Over the centuries, Brunhild and Fredegund were dismissed and even parodied. But a new book shows how they outwitted their enemies like few in history
A Rare, Gold-Wrapped Jar May Reveal the Splendor of Early Medieval Britain
After going through an extensive conservation process, researchers found that the rock crystal artifact was inscribed with the name of a mysterious bishop
One of the Oldest Depictions of Falconry in Scandinavia Is Discovered
The 800-year-old carved figure holding a falcon was found at a dig site in Norway
Medieval Ink Pen Testifies to the Rise of Secular Literacy in Ireland
The 11th-century tool may have been used to record family lineages and trade agreements
Did the Vikings Actually Torture Victims With the Brutal 'Blood Eagle'?
New research reveals the feasibility of the infamous execution method
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