Recent finds uncovered by metal detecting efforts near the hamlet of Hezingen in the Netherlands, however, prompted ...

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

The investigation examined 1,556 ancient whole genomes from across Europe, representing one ... Professor of Medieval History at King’s College London. The study revealed fascinating details ...

In “Embers of the Hands,” historian Eleanor Barraclough digs deep into the ways that the Vikings loved, traveled and even ...

Medieval Europe’s diverse regional cultures were balanced by a conscious ... including At least one course in history At least one course in art or music Students are encouraged to select courses that ...

Keywords: Medieval Scandinavia, history, literature, law ... other languages and literatures of medieval north-western Europe, and the afterlife of Old Norse in modern English literature.

The Black Death (1347-51) devastated European society. Writing four decades after the event, the English monk and chronicler, Thomas Walsingham, remarked that “so much wretchedness followed ...

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

By illuminating a forgotten history of Muslims in medieval Europe, and their achievements and legacy, Darke points to a new way of thinking about the often-maligned Muslim presence in the ...

In the heart of Somerset lies the smallest city, home to the oldest medieval street in Europe. Vicars’ Close ... allowing visitors to experience its unique history and architecture.

Roaming the ruins allows visitors to reconnect with Europe's rich and complex history. One such place is the abandoned medieval town-fortress of Cherven in Bulgaria. Located about 30 kilometres ...