Medieval
Archaeologists unearth medieval convent’s heating system during renovations in Switzerland
Gnadental convent was built outside Basel's city wall for Franciscans around 1231, later becoming a temporary home for several orders.
Ancient sheep virus traced through DNA preserved in medieval manuscripts
Egypt unearths Mamluk-era pilgrim’s inn belonging to lost city along historic Sinai trade route
Mystery donor leaves gold coins under altar, saving a medieval English church from closure - report
Worm digger near Stockholm uncovers early medieval hoard of up to 20,000 silver coins
The six kilogram trove, hidden in a decayed copper cauldron, includes rare twelfth century bishop coins and jewelry, according to the county administrative board.
Rediscovered medieval manuscript sheds light on the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin
University of Louvain researcher presents Oresme's rational explanation for unexplained phenomena, rejecting miracle claims and citing Lirey shroud as patent example of religious fraud.
Archaeologists uncover medieval knight's remains beneath former ice cream parlour
Sylwia Kurzyńska described the find as "one of the most important archaeological discoveries in Poland in recent years" and noted its "exceptional significance."
Archaeological dig at St Albans pub hailed as 'huge success'
A four-day event attracted approximately 2,400 visitors.
Sinkhole outside York Theatre Royal reveals remains of medieval St Leonard's Hospital
Inside the exposed ground, archaeologists uncovered masonry believed to be part of the 12th-13th century St Leonard's Hospital.
Medieval settlement discovered during expressway construction in Poland
Archaeologists find traces of developed settlement with residential buildings and artifacts from the 14th-15th centuries.
Discovery of 94th phallus on Bayeux Tapestry ignites scholarly dispute
Dr. Christopher Monk insists the appendage is 'the missing penis', while George Garnett argues it's a weapon's sheath.
Medieval ship discovered beneath Barcelona's Mercat del Peix
“The ship's structure consists of over thirty curved wooden ribs, with planks connected using a mixture of wooden dowels and iron nails”.
Secrets of Count Willem II's 'Power Palace' revealed beneath the Binnenhof
New findings suggest the Binnenhof was already a 'power centre' during Count Willem II's reign.
Underwater excavation to begin at Loch Achilty’s medieval crannog
Crannogs contain some of the best-preserved evidence for Scotland's past, says Dr Helen Spencer.
