An ‘exceptionally well-preserved’ notebook pulled from a late Middle Ages latrine was found alongside silk scraps believed to ...

Learn how a notebook filled with handwritten notes survived inside a medieval latrine in Germany, and how the book could shed ...

Outbreaks at sea are one of the oldest problems in public health. From medieval plague quarantines to modern times, they have repeatedly tested the ability to control infectious disease – and have ...

Medieval society needed workers, but not every role earned dignity. Certain jobs were unavoidable, but still left people ...

A recent study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, led by Dr. Elena Fiorin and her colleagues investigated ...

Europe is filled with incredible medieval places that continue to preserve centuries of history and architecture. From ...

Total War Medieval 3's Creative Director Leif Walter says skill trees create too much repetition, but does want choices ...

Jersey's medieval history is to be brought to life in a new family event. Medieval Revels – 'Lé Rêvillon du Mouoyen Âge' in Jèrriais – is a four-day event at Mont Orgueil Castle, Gorey, featuring ...

Modern life is often viewed as easier than life in the Middle Ages, but some comparisons reveal surprising similarities and ...

Without good dental care, teeth tend to suffer. An abundance of archaeological evidence has shown that poor oral health was common throughout history. And unsurprisingly, there have been many attempts ...

X-ray spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and radiocarbon dating filled in many gaps about the person’s identity.