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A Lost Chapter Of The World’s First Novel Discovered In A Japanese Home

It's one of 54 chapters from a transcription of The Tale of Genji, written in the 11th century.

By Natasha Ishak • Sep 26, 2025

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A Lost Chapter Of The World’s First Novel Discovered In A Japanese Home

It's one of 54 chapters from a transcription of The Tale of Genji, written in the 11th century.

By Natasha Ishak • September 26, 2025

‘A Most Vile Prison’: Archaeologists In England Uncover A Medieval Dungeon Beneath Leicester’s Market Place

The discoveries were made during the development of a new square at Leicester's market place, an area that has gone relatively unexplored by archaeologists until now.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 24, 2025

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‘A Most Vile Prison’: Archaeologists In England Uncover A Medieval Dungeon Beneath Leicester’s Market Place

The discoveries were made during the development of a new square at Leicester's market place, an area that has gone relatively unexplored by archaeologists until now.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 24, 2025

Archaeologists Just Revealed A Lost Scottish Castle That Was Home To Powerful Lords 700 Years Ago

The castle on Loch Finlaggan was built between the 12th and 13th centuries, predating a palace at the site that belonged to the "Lords of the Isles."

By Ainsley Brown • Sep 18, 2025

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Archaeologists Just Revealed A Lost Scottish Castle That Was Home To Powerful Lords 700 Years Ago

The castle on Loch Finlaggan was built between the 12th and 13th centuries, predating a palace at the site that belonged to the "Lords of the Isles."

By Ainsley Brown • September 18, 2025

Researchers Have Recreated A Mysterious Blue Ink From Medieval Manuscripts

The ink contains a newly discovered type of blue pigment that researchers say is "in a class of its own."

By Natasha Ishak • Sep 10, 2025

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Researchers Have Recreated A Mysterious Blue Ink From Medieval Manuscripts

The ink contains a newly discovered type of blue pigment that researchers say is "in a class of its own."

By Natasha Ishak • September 10, 2025

Remains Found In An English Church Belong To A 7th-Century Female Saint, New Analysis Confirms

Due to the religious significance of Saint Eanswythe, scientists could only analyze them in the church.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 5, 2025

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Remains Found In An English Church Belong To A 7th-Century Female Saint, New Analysis Confirms

Due to the religious significance of Saint Eanswythe, scientists could only analyze them in the church.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 5, 2025

The Knights Of The Round Table: 11 Of King Arthur’s Most Famous Companions

The Arthurian legends of medieval Europe recount the adventures of the fabled King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, from Sir Lancelot to Mordred — but these protectors of Camelot weren't always as chivalrous as they seemed.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 1, 2025

The Knights Of The Round Table: 11 Of King Arthur’s Most Famous Companions

The Arthurian legends of medieval Europe recount the adventures of the fabled King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, from Sir Lancelot to Mordred — but these protectors of Camelot weren't always as chivalrous as they seemed.

By Austin Harvey • September 1, 2025

This 10th-Century Figurine That Was Just Unveiled In Denmark Provides A Rare Glimpse Of What Vikings Really Looked Like

Because Vikings almost never depicted themselves in their art, instead focusing on animals and abstract patterns, we have very few contemporaneous representations of these medieval seafarers.

By Ainsley Brown • Aug 29, 2025

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This 10th-Century Figurine That Was Just Unveiled In Denmark Provides A Rare Glimpse Of What Vikings Really Looked Like

Because Vikings almost never depicted themselves in their art, instead focusing on animals and abstract patterns, we have very few contemporaneous representations of these medieval seafarers.

By Ainsley Brown • August 29, 2025

1,200-Year-Old Viking Sword Discovered On Norwegian Mountain

Researchers were able to determine that the sword dates back to 850 to 950 AD and was likely owned by a Viking swordsman.

By Gabe Paoletti • Aug 27, 2025

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1,200-Year-Old Viking Sword Discovered On Norwegian Mountain

Researchers were able to determine that the sword dates back to 850 to 950 AD and was likely owned by a Viking swordsman.

By Gabe Paoletti • August 27, 2025

Hundreds Of Medieval Coins Were Just Found Inside A Little Ceramic Pot Buried In A Polish Forest

Researchers have uncovered 592 silver denarii and 26 silver half-groschen sitting atop four gold ducats that had been wrapped in linen to keep them safe and hidden.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 20, 2025

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Hundreds Of Medieval Coins Were Just Found Inside A Little Ceramic Pot Buried In A Polish Forest

Researchers have uncovered 592 silver denarii and 26 silver half-groschen sitting atop four gold ducats that had been wrapped in linen to keep them safe and hidden.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 20, 2025

An Archaeology Student In England Just Unearthed A Gold Artifact From The Middle Ages On Her Very First Dig

Yara Souza joined a team that was excavating the ruins of a Roman road in Northumberland, England — and she made her first-ever discovery within just 90 minutes.

By Ainsley Brown • Aug 15, 2025

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An Archaeology Student In England Just Unearthed A Gold Artifact From The Middle Ages On Her Very First Dig

Yara Souza joined a team that was excavating the ruins of a Roman road in Northumberland, England — and she made her first-ever discovery within just 90 minutes.

By Ainsley Brown • August 15, 2025