Medieval

Fisherman digging for worms uncovers lost hoard of medieval coins

Sofia Andersson, an antiquarian at the County Administrative Board of Stockholm, said the discovery is “one of the largest silver hoards from the early Middle Ages ever found in Sweden.”

Ett unikt föremål bestående av tre myntkedjor av vikingatida engelska mynt, sammanfogade med silverringar och hängande på en kopparplatta. Fyra mynt längst till vänster sitter löst, och det är oklart om de har ingått i kedjan. Alla mynten är av de engelska Crux- och Long Cross-typer.
Graveyard. Illustration.

Over 50 medieval skeletons unearthed in central Aarhus graveyard

A hoard of 20,000 silver coins.

Worm digger near Stockholm uncovers early medieval hoard of up to 20,000 silver coins

The Shroud of Turin.

Rediscovered medieval manuscript sheds light on the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin


Archaeologists uncover medieval knight's remains beneath former ice cream parlour

Sylwia Kurzyńska described the find as "one of the most important archaeological discoveries in Poland in recent years" and noted its "exceptional significance."

Archaeologists uncover medieval knight's remains beneath former ice cream parlour.

Archaeological dig at St Albans pub hailed as 'huge success'

A four-day event attracted approximately 2,400 visitors.

 The Rose and Crown pub, St Albans.

Sinkhole outside York Theatre Royal reveals remains of medieval St Leonard's Hospital

Inside the exposed ground, archaeologists uncovered masonry believed to be part of the 12th-13th century St Leonard's Hospital.

 Sinkhole outside York Theatre Royal reveals remains of medieval St Leonard's Hospital.

Medieval settlement discovered during expressway construction in Poland

Archaeologists find traces of developed settlement with residential buildings and artifacts from the 14th-15th centuries.

 Medieval settlement discovered during expressway construction in Poland.

Discovery of 94th phallus on Bayeux Tapestry ignites scholarly dispute

Dr. Christopher Monk insists the appendage is 'the missing penis', while George Garnett argues it's a weapon's sheath.

 Discovery of 94th phallus on Bayeux Tapestry ignites scholarly dispute.

Medieval ship discovered beneath Barcelona's Mercat del Peix

“The ship's structure consists of over thirty curved wooden ribs, with planks connected using a mixture of wooden dowels and iron nails”.

 Medieval ship discovered beneath Barcelona's Mercat del Peix.

Secrets of Count Willem II's 'Power Palace' revealed beneath the Binnenhof

New findings suggest the Binnenhof was already a 'power centre' during Count Willem II's reign.

 Iconic view of the Binnenhof, Dutch Parliament hub with the Tower, het Torentje.

Underwater excavation to begin at Loch Achilty’s medieval crannog

Crannogs contain some of the best-preserved evidence for Scotland's past, says Dr Helen Spencer.

 Loch Achilty in the Scottish Highlands.

14th-Century Saint Anthony mosaic found beneath Barcelona's streets

Research suggests that one of the houses may have housed one of the first documented museum collections in the Iberian Peninsula.

 14th-Century Saint Anthony mosaic found beneath Barcelona's streets.

After 500 years:Rare medieval Arma Christi scroll discovered in Bar Convent shoebox goes on display

"This discovery has remained hidden for over 500 years, so we know people won't mind waiting a little longer to see it," said Sister Ann Stafford, Superior of the Bar Convent.

 Rare medieval Arma Christi scroll discovered at Bar Convent in York.