Medieval News

A medieval news roundup for the weekend... If you are a fan of Marshall McLuhan or have an interest in the history of printing, this int...

The Voynich Manuscript has confounded scholars ever since it was revealed by a book dealer named Wilfrid Voynich in the early part of the ...

He's got a bow, wears Lincoln green and he's been the subject of Hollywood blockbusters starring Errol Flynn, Kevin Costner and R...

Recognition in the lucrative holiday market is what most destinations dream of garnering. However, one pretty French hamlet is experiencing ...

The throne clad in red velvet was magnificent, the embroidered eagle stared menacingly, and the dome embellished in geometric motifs surreal...

The construction of Guédelon about 100 miles southeast of Paris has already been underway for 15 years, yet workers are proud about how long...

The wonders of the ancient city of Rome will be re-created as a gigantic theme park a few kilometres from the original monuments, if Gianni ...

Rome has given the centurions a deadline to clear out. The solders in question aren't from the ranks of an ancient legion, but are moder...

The octagonal crown fashioned from pure gold is studded with 144 precious stones and just as many pearls yet it is a priceless artifact for ...

Ireland might not pop to mind as the most romantic of destinations, but the Emerald Isle’s charms can be quite seductive. Dublin has a you...

Over the next few weeks, people walking across the Romerberg on their way to the Emperor's Cathedral will automatically find themselves ...

The Sheriff of Nottingham has said he is confident a £25m medieval village tourist attraction could still be built at the foot of Nottingham...

Remember the Ozark Medieval Fortress? It drew huge attention, from the New York Times on down, after French investors purchased property i...

Plans for a ‘Medieval Mile’ in Kilkenny are due to be announced in the next few weeks, and the project will help to promote the South East a...

The historic German Hanse city of Goslar accumulated great wealth in medieval times thanks to the silver mines in neighbouring Rammelsberg w...

As the porter led us to our hotel room, we passed through a hall covered in intricate tiles depicting life in Portugal in the 1700s. Above u...

The Camino de Santiago is one of Christendom’s most sacred pilgrimage routes, ranking third after Jerusalem and Rome. In effect, it comprise...

While attending an academic conference in Ireland, I went with friends to see Slane and Monasterboice, two extraordinary historical sites by...

Continuing our series on UK destinations ideal for credit-crunch-friendly breaks, Chris Leadbeater is your guide to York, a city great for h...

Mist, dripping trees, stones black with wet. Thank Jupiter I’m not in a tunic; this is the sort of damp that rusts your armour and dribbles ...