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 ...

What is it about the Viking Age that drives so much interest? A common view is that it was a violent period across Europe, ...

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

Fierce Viking raiders once terrorized Europe’s coasts — but in northern France, they transformed into the Normans, a people ...

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 ...

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

From Roman ruins to candlelit alleyways, this walled city invites travelers to explore the chilling stories that linger where ...

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 ...

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

Hear ye! Hear ye! A new history fact has been debunked! According to bubo-bursting research by the German Museum of Medicine ...

If you enjoyed The Last Kingdom TV show for its blend of history, fight scenes, and characters, you won't forget you're in ...