The First Crusade was one of the most extraordinary, bloody and significant episodes in medieval history. It began with an ...

As we snuggle down in our 21st century homes with their central heating and double glazing, let us spare a thought for those ...

Archaeologists believe they found a residence of medieval ruler Harold Godwinson, England’s last Anglo-Saxon king. A nearby church and toilet were vital clues.

A 700-year-old fresco discovered in the convent church of S. Antonio in Polesine in Ferrara, Italy, reveals that luxurious ...

Across the 1000 years of history commonly known as the Middle Ages, when human populations drastically declined, not even the ...

Although the adjective “medieval” continues to be used disparagingly to imply backwardness in medical and scientific ...

Medieval Europe’s diverse regional cultures were balanced by a conscious attempt to create a unified view of the world that embraced religious and social ideals, Latin and vernacular literature, and ...

Academics at the University of Oxford have published a study claiming that the Cerne Abbas giant is in fact a depiction of ...

Fans of true medieval history will also be glad to see that the vibrancy of the Middle Ages has been accurately depicted, something that is thankfully becoming more common in media. Although it ...

Medieval France or even a modern day building ... This series is suitable for teaching history at Key Stage 3 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and at 3rd Level in Scotland.