Archaeologists have revealed a rare medieval cult site, dated to the 7th century, replete with gold and silver offerings, a study reports. Well-excavated cult sites are key to understanding changing ...

Researchers discovered “an absolutely unique site on the archaeological map” of southeastern Poland, known ...

A pair of "extremely rare" structures from the early medieval period and evidence of a Roman settlement have been uncovered in the United Kingdom. The remains were identified during an excavation this ...

King Arthur’s lasting renown is one for the books. But a statistical spotlight now shines on medieval European literature’s round table of lost and forgotten stories. An international team used a ...

Researchers discovered broken pottery in a medieval ditch beneath a bridge in the city's center. York Archaeology Archaeologists have discovered 800-year-old trash discarded by medieval residents of ...

OXFORD, ENGLAND—According to a BBC News report, archaeologists have uncovered the medieval kitchens of Oxford University's Oriel College, which was founded in 1326. The excavation coincides with ...

The image of a medieval knight moving slowly and stiffly under the tremendous weight of his costly armor as he readies for battle or a joust is firmly fixed in people’s imagination. But, according to ...

Learn how ancient DNA and tooth enamel are rewriting England’s medieval history and showing connections between climate change and migration. For centuries, popular history has framed early medieval ...

Ongoing excavations at Exeter Cathedral in England reveal a possible medieval crypt, empty tombs and more. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...

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A 40-year veteran in the field of archaeology who helped confirm the discovery said he’s never seen anything like it, according to a news release. Photo by Göran Bengtsson Göran Bengtsson, a hobby ...