From long-lost Viking ships to kings buried in unexpected places; from murders and power politics, t
Ibn Fadlan might be familiar to many based on modern-day renditions from films such as The 13th Warr
Monks. We know that they dedicated their lives to serving God, but what did it mean to be a Monk? In
If you're lucky enough to find some 'treasure', you're legally obliged to report it. A coroner then
The Medieval periods' impact on the world and how we see it today is often overlooked. From culture,
Centuries ago, an Anglo-Saxon noble was buried within a 90-foot ship in a mound at Sutton Hoo. It se
When Buffy and husband Ian Bailey went out with their metal detectors in Yorkshire, they thought the
Five centuries before Christopher Columbus set foot in America, the Vikings had already crossed the
Over 100 years of conflict, two warring nations, five monarchs on either side and countless casualti
The Medieval period saw the advancement of many countries, evolving to the provinces in Europe that
In October 1066, William the Conqueror led his army to victory over Harold Godwinson and his Anglo S
The European eel is now categorised as a critically endangered species, but 1000 years ago they flou
The National Archives can be seen as any medieval historian's candy store. It's filled with an amazi
The Azores, an autonomous region of Portugal in the middle of the Atlantic, was said to be discovere
The Bayeux Tapestry is one of the world’s most prominent pieces of medieval art. Depicting the 11th-
In September 2014, a metal detectorist discovered the rarest collection of Viking-age objects ever f
Medieval manuscripts can shed light on some of the most important events of the past. But what about
How we bury the dead has changed drastically throughout history, from grave goods to bed burials. Bu
Richard III of England is one of medieval history's most controversial figures. He is known to many
The word 'medieval' is often used to describe backward ideas and opinions, but why is this the case?
People of a multitude of cultures, religions, and cultures around the world have long traveled vast
