Falk and Wade have also translated nikeres as “sea-snakes” instead of “sprites.” In Old and Middle English, the term was used ...

In 793 AD, Viking raiders stormed the monastery at Lindisfarne—an event that sent shockwaves through medieval Europe. In this ...

Archaeologists recently unearthed a 1,000-year-old Viking treasure hoard on Baltic shores, featuring silver artifacts, Arabic ...

Archaeologists from the Stockholm Shipwreck Museum are seeking funding to continue their research and excavation of a ...

Why was there no Middle Ages in Mexico? It turns out the answer is a really simple one, as our expert historian explains.

An exhibition showcasing a collection of rare objects from the Viking Age has opened in York. Viking North, at the Yorkshire ...

Anyone want to buy a castle? The structure includes a traditional kitchen and living room alongside a blacksmith shop, ...

Archaeologists believe the Linschoten Sword was forged to straddle both worlds.

History documentary dealing with the origins of the British monarchy amid the Anglo-Saxon / Viking wars of early medieval England. Today, the United Kingdom is among the world’s most celebrated ...

A new exhibition in Dublin showcases historic manuscripts written in Irish monasteries. The show also features medieval ...

A blue plaque is dedicated to King Alfred the Great, known for defeating the Vikings at the Battle of Edington in 878.