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.
How do you make a medieval king fall in love? The Picatrix has the answer, but you’ll need wax, strange ingredients and a little magic.
Explore how Insular manuscript illuminators may have used stereoscopic vision to create the intricate designs of early medieval manuscripts.
Dozens of birds gifted to medieval Abbasid caliphs were likely imported from Iceland
One Roman soldier brought home a special souvenir from his service in a faraway place
How IRA volunteers survived the Irish Civil War in a secret mountain hideout