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In 1091, a medieval priest encountered a terrifying army of the dead in Normandy, revealing medieval beliefs about ghosts, punishment and the afterlife.

New research reveals a surprising connection between medieval medicine and ancient Egyptian mummies, with chemical evidence of aloe in embalming materials.

A new study reveals how medieval merchants used distinctive marks to build trust, establish reputations and create early forms of corporate branding.

Rare medieval manuscripts, including the ninth-century Hildebrandslied, return to public display as Germany’s historic Murhard Library reopens after renovation.

Marriage and family were central to Byzantine society, shaping property, inheritance, gender roles, social status, and networks of kinship.

Archaeologists have discovered a long-lost early medieval church near Venice, revealing new evidence about the origins of the city and its Christian history.

Here's the truth behind 20 common myths about the Middle Ages, from Viking helmets and medieval hygiene to witch hunts, warfare, food and daily life.

This book explores medieval iron-smelting technology through experimental archaeology, drawing on more than a hundred tests of bloomery iron smelting to better understand how the process worked, particularly in the Norse settlement of Vinland.

Charles the Bold once again faces the Swiss Confederation, this time at the Battle of Murten (also known as Morat).

Ancient DNA reveals how Visigoths, Suebi and other Germanic migrants shaped early medieval Iberia without replacing its Hispano-Roman population.

Discover the 10 most important cities of the medieval world, from Constantinople and Baghdad to Venice and Angkor, and how they shaped history.

How did medieval people determine if someone was dead?

Gunnhild, Mother of Kings, was a powerful Viking Age queen whose reputation for witchcraft, murder and political intrigue was shaped by medieval sagas.

A fifteenth-century Venetian report reveals how medieval states compared in military strength and wealth, from England and France to the Ottoman Empire.

A rare coin of Saint Olaf has been discovered in Norway’s largest Viking Age hoard, marking the first find of its type in the country since 1924.

New research suggests that a mysterious skeleton found in a Roman sarcophagus at Westminster Abbey may belong to an Anglo-Saxon abbot.

How were medieval armies organised?

A conversation with Lea Niccolai on the challenge faced by emperors and theologians who claimed authority on the basis of their religious positions while simultaneously admitting that the truth about God lay beyond reach.

Archaeologists uncover a 10th-century stone building at the lost royal palace of Helfta in Germany, revealing new details about life under Otto the Great.

A fifteenth-century portal featuring sculpted portraits of Milan's medieval duchesses has been restored at the Certosa di Pavia in northern Italy.

This fascinating two-volume work explores urban life in China during the Song Dynasty, offering insights into the appearance of its cities, how they were governed, and what everyday life was like for the people who lived and worked in them.

Discover how much medieval peasants paid in taxes, from butter and livestock to silver, and why heavy taxation sparked rebellion in Sweden.

Denmark will 3D scan Viking runestones in a new research project to uncover political networks, social relationships and power structures of the Viking Age.

Falkenstein Castle in Germany, dating back to the 12th century, is receiving €40,000 to restore the roof of its medieval chapel tower.

The end of Roman rule brought great changes to Britain, but much of what happened in the centuries that followed remains a mystery.

Ancient oak trees in Italy reveal how the Black Death helped medieval forests recover, leaving an ecological legacy still visible nearly 700 years later.

Was Beowulf really a hero?

Beginning November 2nd, this six-week course explores the different identities, linguistic groups, and geopolitical changes that helped shape the medieval Scottish kingdoms.

A new DNA study reveals how medieval Polynesian voyagers settled Hawaii and Easter Island, uncovering genetic links across 7,000 kilometres of ocean.