Exploring landscapes of power in early medieval East Anglia Over the last two decades, evidence of a high-status early ...

A previously unknown medieval castle has emerged from the Swiss landscape after a researcher studying high-resolution terrain maps identified telltale features of an early fortification near ...

The extremely long skull of a medieval knight points to an underlying genetic condition.

Archaeologists have revealed a rare medieval cult site, dated to the 7th century, replete with gold and silver offerings, a study reports. Well-excavated cult sites are key to understanding changing ...

Archaeology reveals that a millennium ago, North America was home to thriving urban centres as large and sophisticated as ...

Archaeologists have unearthed human remains thought to date to the 14th or 15th century in a newly discovered cemetery that likely belonged to a demolished medieval abbey in Northern Ireland. When you ...

The image of a medieval knight moving slowly and stiffly under the tremendous weight of his costly armor as he readies for battle or a joust is firmly fixed in people’s imagination. But, according to ...

The phrase 'medieval warhorse' may conjure up images of towering, majestic beasts snorting and stamping — but in reality they were no bigger than modern-day ponies. This is the conclusion of ...

The existence of a submerged medieval city in Kyrgyzstan has been confirmed, offering clues about the history and trade ...

15:50, Wed, Oct 21, 2020 Updated: 16:47, Wed, Oct 21, 2020 The "long-lost" place of worship was discovered in Gloucester's city centre. Remains of the 13th century Carmelite friary were found nestled ...

A well-preserved Viking Age grave featuring a previously unknown funerary ritual in Norway has been excavated in the locality of Val, in Bjugn. The discovery, dating to the 9th century, contains the ...

Sustainable hospitality developer Lamington Group has discovered evidence of a Roman road and buildings from the Roman and ...