In medieval novels, Merlin the Magician was far stranger than he appears in modern pop culture. Archivists have discovered new stories about him.

An estimated total of more than 80 of his works are lost to history. Seven plays survive ... popular version in medieval Europe. The holy book of ancient Persia’s quasi-monotheistic creed ...

Strange “hairy” covers of books in medieval Europe were made from seal skin obtained from Viking descendants, a new study has ...