Medieval Ages
How Money Transformed Medieval Europe
A new exhibition explores the questions raised by economic revolution—and how familiar those questions remain today
The Ten Best History Books of 2023
Our favorite titles of the year resurrect forgotten histories and illuminate how the United States ended up where it is today
This Forgotten Masterpiece Was Hanging Above an Elderly French Woman's Hot Plate. Now, It's Heading to the Louvre
The French government gave the museum 30 months to raise the funds to purchase the Cimabue painting
Why Is Medieval Art So Weird?
Titled "Weird Medieval Guys," a new book examines illustrations of armless frogs, human-sized snails and more
Modern Medicine Traces Its Scientific Roots to the Middle Ages
Contrary to popular belief, early medieval doctors relied on rational deduction to understand and treat disease
The Medieval Sect That Inspired the Video Game 'Assassin's Creed'
The Order of Assassins is loosely based on the Nizari Ismailis, who formed a Shiite Muslim state that relied on political assassination to achieve its goal
Rare 1,000-Year-Old Brooch Goes on Display in England
A metal detectorist unearthed the silver and copper artifact on a farm in Somerset in 2020
Amateur Metal Detectorist Makes 'Gold Find of the Century' in Norway
Erlend Bore unearthed a trove of 1,500-year-old gold jewelry—just months after he picked up the hobby
Henry VIII’s Book of Psalms Reflects His Quest for Legitimacy—and His Fear of Death
Handwritten annotations in the Tudor king's psalter show how he looked to scripture to justify his break from Rome and the annulment of his first marriage
These 17th-Century Poems Painted Pictures on the Page—and Defied the Church of England's Rejection of Religious Images
George Herbert's shaped poetry subtly pushed back against the iconoclasm of the English Reformation
Archaeologists Discover 900-Year-Old English Cathedral's Hidden Medieval Crypt
The team also found the original foundations of Exeter Cathedral's high altar, Roman-era structures and empty graves
How an English Exile Ended Up at the Court of Genghis Khan's Grandson
After leaving his home country in the early 13th century, the Englishman traveled to the Crusader states and served as an envoy of the Mongol Empire
Hidden for 400 Years, Censored Pages Reveal New Insights Into Elizabeth I's Reign
Scholars used advanced imaging to read crossed-out, pasted-over passages in the first official account of the Tudor queen's time on the English throne
Prayer Book Owned by Thomas Cromwell, Adviser to Henry VIII, Was Hidden in Plain Sight for Centuries
The Book of Hours appears in a famous painting of the Tudor statesman
Could You Survive the Black Death, the Sack of Rome and Other Historical Catastrophes?
A new book advises readers how to successfully navigate deadly disasters of the past
Medieval Manuscript Reveals 15th-Century Comedy Routine
Written to be performed live, a medieval minstrel's jokes poked fun at the powerful
The Myth of the 'Dark Ages' Ignores How Classical Traditions Flourished Around the World
The author of a sweeping re-examination of Western history reveals the global reach of Greek and Roman antiquity
Medieval Eclipse Records Help Scientists Understand Volcanic Eruptions
Descriptions of lunar eclipses from monks and poets can shed light on how volcanoes affect Earth's climate in a new study
14 Fun Facts About Dungeons & Dragons
Before watching the new movie adaptation, here's what you need to know about the history of the fantasy role-playing game
'The Lost King' Dramatizes the Search for Richard III's Remains. The Monarch's Life Was Even More Sensational
A new film offers a sympathetic portrait of the 15th-century ruler, who seized the crown from his nephew before dying on the battlefield
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