Medieval

Helmet hoard off Benicarló coast trades its Roman label for far stranger medieval origins

Helmet hoard off Benicarló coast trades its Roman label for far stranger medieval origins Gaby Clark Scientific Editor Robert Egan Associate Editor For more than three decades, it was thought to be a relic of the Roman era. New research, however, has shown it to be a key source of evidence for understanding the commercial and military networks of the Late Medieval Mediterranean. Research led by the University of Alicante (UA) has enabled a reassessment of one of the most remarkable...

Skeletal remains of Queen Elisenda, one of the most powerful rulers in medieval Europe, unearthed in Barcelona — along with several others who bore unexplained stab wounds

The skeletal remains of Queen Elisenda, a powerful medieval ruler, have been discovered in Barcelona, along with several others bearing unexplained stab wounds. The remains were found in the Royal Monastery of Santa Maria Pedralbes, where Elisenda's sarcophagus is located. The discovery sheds new light on the lives of these medieval figures.

Medieval pandemic left a hidden legacy in Europe's oldest trees

Medieval pandemic left a hidden legacy in Europe's oldest trees Lisa Lock Scientific Editor Andrew Zinin Lead Editor A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences demonstrates how radiocarbon dating can reveal the maximum lifespan of Mediterranean hardwoods, uncovering hidden links between human history and long-term ecosystem dynamics. By analyzing mature and ancient oak trees across Italy, researchers found that a millennium of age is attainable from the...

Medieval King Arthur manuscript could fetch £2m at auction

A richly illuminated medieval manuscript containing early versions of the Merlin and Grail legends is set to be auctioned. The tome, which has been in private hands for over 700 years, features detailed illustrations, including Merlin as a shape-shifting stag and the Knights of the Round Table. Experts suggest the manuscript could fetch a price of £2 million at auction.

'I love the chaos' - bride's medieval wedding sparks drive for all-female combat team

Medieval Combat Wales have a men's team but want to build the country's first women's team.

'I love the chaos' - bride's medieval wedding sparks drive for all-female combat team

Medieval Combat Wales have a men's team but want to build the country's first women's team.

Medieval buildings found in sunken village dig

The items were found by archaeology students during a dig at the medieval village in Loddington.

'I love the chaos' - bride's themed wedding sparks drive to create all-female medieval combat team

Medieval Combat Wales have a men's team but want to build the country's first women's team.

Medieval King Arthur manuscript could fetch £2m at auction

A richly illuminated medieval manuscript containing early versions of the Merlin and Grail legends is set to be auctioned. The tome, which features detailed illustrations such as Merlin as a shape-shifting stag and the Knights of the Round Table, has been kept in private hands for over 700 years. The manuscript is estimated to fetch around £2 million.

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