In a new book, art historian Jack Harnell reconsiders the gruesome image as “one of the period’s most sophisticated repositories of medical hope.” ...

The quest for sound money is hardly a recent phenomenon. In 13th century Italy, two different gold monetary units competed ...

The 11th-century embroidery known as the Bayeux Tapestry is set to be loaned to the British Museum next September, despite ...

Medieval battles weren’t massive clashes of endless soldiers. Many were fought with just a few thousand men—and still changed ...

Experience the timeless charm of Monschau, located in Germany’s Eifel region near Belgium. With its half-timbered houses, medieval Old Town, and riverside setting, the town offers a perfect evening ...

From the wreck of the royal Danish-Norwegian flagship Gribshunden, archaeologists have uncovered a rare glimpse into the naval power of the late Middle Ages. This warship, lost in 1495, carried an ...