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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

BARCELONA, SPAIN—According to a report in The Guardian, archaeologists working at the site of a former fish market along the Barcelona waterfront unearthed the remnants of a medieval ship, which they ...

Archaeologists in Poland have discovered the remnants of a medieval knight's residence, along with numerous artifacts. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

A sword dredged from a Polish river could be of Viking origin. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

If these coastal bases did support North Sea raids, it suggests the Viking “shock” of the late eighth century had deeper roots in Roman-era networks, mercenary service, and shipbuilding know-how.

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 ...

Archaeologists working on Sheffield Castle in the United Kingdom found burnt material that helps date the site. Screengrab from Wessex Archaeology's Facebook post Years into excavations at a medieval ...