The discovery of an unusual "vampire" burial in Croatia shows the endurance of such beliefs in eastern medieval Europe, ...

A 13th-century fresco rediscovered in Ferrara, Italy, provides unique evidence of medieval churches using Islamic tents to ...

In medieval England it was only priests and churchmen who could read. However, non-churchmen were able to get around this by learning a verse from the Bible, which they would recite. This became ...

Wales was formed from the Romano-British pushed into the west by the Saxons. Its tribal culture and language existed throughout the period.

Sometimes it may appear that crime is increasing, but the apparent increase might actually be related to other factors: Historical research suggests that the medieval period was a particularly ...

A 13th-century fresco rediscovered in Ferrara, Italy, provides unique evidence of medieval churches using Islamic tents to conceal their high altars ...

Archaeologists unearthed 364 medieval gold and silver coins near a collapsed wall in the ancient village of Huqoq in Galilee, ...

For lovers of the medieval period who also enjoy sandbox games with survival and crafting, Middle Ages: Knights & Peasants is a future game to look out for. Set in 14th-century Europe, players ...

The Assistant Professor of English sat down with Fifteen Minutes to discuss "The Book of Margery Kempe," coffee shops AUs, and the gender politics of fanfiction.