The practice of placing swords upright in graves represents a powerful symbolic gesture. Unlike the more common Viking Age practice of ritually breaking or bending weapons before burial, these ...

Scholars of Scandinavian studies at the Cluster of Excellence are investigating cultural memories of pre-Christian Nordic ...

The town is the oldest in the country and was the capital for several hundred years, with wealthy merchants flocking to the ...

The town is the oldest in the country and was the capital for several hundred years, with wealthy merchants flocking to the ...

A powerful collection of timeless cinematic adventures exploring strength, survival, and legend through bold storytelling and ...

In the riverside town of Vidin in Bulgaria, I was briefly king of the castle. I had the medieval citadel to myself. Looming over the Danube, the fortress was known for centuries as the guardhouse to ...

A medieval tower near the Roman Forum has partially collapsed during renovation work, injuring at least one worker. Italian media reported that three workers were rescued and one remained blocked ...

Fierce Viking raiders once terrorized Europe’s coasts — but in northern France, they transformed into the Normans, a people who would go on to conquer England and shape medieval history ...

Archeological work has been underway to uncover part of a medieval ... s history. As well as founding the church, Aethelflaed ...

As ice continues to melt, more ancient artifacts are likely to surface after lying dormant for centuries. While there are valuable lessons to be learned from their emergence, they are also reminders ...

Greg Jenner is joined in medieval Scandinavia by historian Dr Eleanor Barraclough and comedian Chloe Petts to learn about the ...

Imagine stumbling upon a piece of genuine history while doing something totally mundane, like cleaning out your garage or ...