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Early medieval mosaics discovered in Israel
Archaeologists working in Israel have discovered mosaics from the early Middle Ages. They were found in a residence that was…
Researcher discovers another astronomy book written by Galileo Galilei
An Italian historian has discovered that an early 17th-century treatise on astronomy was actually written by Galileo Galilei under a…
Geoffrey Chaucer’s Day-Jobs
By Kathryn Walton Geoffrey Chaucer is one of the most famous poets of the Middle Ages, but like many struggling…
Who worked as servants in the Middle Ages?
By Lucie Laumonier A look at the women, men and children who worked as domestic servants in medieval southern France,…
The Famous Headdress of Guðrún Ósvífursdóttir
By Beth Rogers One of the most famous pieces of clothing in Icelandic saga literature is the headdress that appears…
Clothing as Humanity: Ghosts, Werewolves, and the Fashion of Redemption
By Karin Murray-Bergquist Clothing can reflect many traits in a narrative — class, region, family, religion — and at times,…
Coastal castles in England at risk, English Heritage warns
Six medieval and Tudor-era castles are at risk from coastal erosion, and English Heritage has launched a fundraising campaign for…
Low water levels along French river help to reveal medieval fishery
The harsh drought across Europe this summer has led to water levels dropping heavily in lakes and rivers. This has…
