Medieval
Archaeologists unearth medieval convent’s heating system during renovations in Switzerland
Gnadental convent was built outside Basel's city wall for Franciscans around 1231, later becoming a temporary home for several orders.
Ancient sheep virus traced through DNA preserved in medieval manuscripts
Egypt unearths Mamluk-era pilgrim’s inn belonging to lost city along historic Sinai trade route
Mystery donor leaves gold coins under altar, saving a medieval English church from closure - report
Once, Jews defended themselves to survive. Now this reflects defeat - opinion
Israelis and Jews still react to attacks as though they were medieval defendants standing before hostile judges. No need.
Between miracle and memory: The evolution of Miriam in art over the years
Whether in medieval ‘Haggadot’ or the lithographs of Bezalel, artists trace Miriam as she emerges, tambourine in hand, to lead the aftermath of the Exodus.
Handgun fragments found near Germany's Kletzke Castle may date to 14th century, new research shows
If a connection between the "Kletzke Hand Cannon” and the siege is confirmed by archaeologists, this would make it nine years older than the Tannenberg rifle, which is dated to 1399.
Why Slovakia? Castles, culture and a surprise for Israeli travelers
In this episode of The Jerusalem Post Podcast – Travel Edition, which was recorded before the start of Operation Roaring Lion, Mark and David discover the hidden gems in Slovakia.
Archaeologists uncover traces of a lost medieval city deep in Polish forest
Researchers trace Stolzenberg’s origins to the 14th or 15th centuries on the historically disputed border between Pomerania and Neumark.
A forgotten voice from 1391: 'Hasdai Crescas: Collected Writings' - book review
Hasdai Crescas became crown rabbi of Aragon under King John I and Queen Violant de Bar. He counted among his friends Rabbi Isaac ben Sheshet and Rabbi Simeon ben Tzemah Duran.
Archaeologists discover Anglo-Saxon child buried with shield, spear in medieval cemetery in Kent
Four medieval swords were also discovered during excavation.
800-year-old gilded Christ found near lost medieval church in Norway by detectorist
The statuette is now on its way to NTNU in Trondheim for detailed analysis.
Fisherman digging for worms uncovers lost hoard of medieval coins
Sofia Andersson, an antiquarian at the County Administrative Board of Stockholm, said the discovery is “one of the largest silver hoards from the early Middle Ages ever found in Sweden.”
Over 50 medieval skeletons unearthed in central Aarhus graveyard
Excavation by Moesgaard Museum during installation of new waste containers will use carbon dating and DNA tests to explore early Christianity in the city.
