Dan and Matt Lewis, host of the 'Gone Medieval' podcast, discuss the logistical nightmares, deadly battles and harsh ...

Ancient, repurposed parchments reveal hidden and forgotten traces of Iceland’s history. Iceland has a long and rich literary ...

The royal treasures were stashed away at the beginning of World War II. Experts knew the trove existed, but previous attempts ...

Cochem is a picturesque town where medieval castles, scenic vineyards and cobblestone streets invite you to step back in time ...

Diana Darke's monumental book argues the world of construction in medieval Europe involved a significant Muslim contribution ...

Explore the surprising findings about the Ancient Vikings. Learn how advanced DNA analysis is reshaping our understanding of ...

Discover the fascinating history of tipping, from its medieval European origins to its controversial role in modern society.

If I’m walking along a street and I spot an unexplored alleyway, then I explore it. The older parts of London are a ...

Sutton Hoo - first excavated by self-taught archaeologist Basil Brown in 1939 - is widely considered to be England's Valley ...

Sundays, or one of three obtuse 40-day periods throughout the year. Also, no imagining things. Or mouth stuff.

In the Middle Ages there was no rational doubt that humans were created only male and female,’ one scholar said.

The symbol was very common in the Middle Ages and was used by cultures across the world before it was appropriated by German ...