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.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Inside the medieval heating system found in Basel, Switzerland, October 9, 2026.
Sheep and goats during their transfer from summer pastures to winter pastures, near Pribram, Czech Republic, November 7, 2025; illustrative.

Ancient sheep virus traced through DNA preserved in medieval manuscripts

“People around the world are still fighting against this pathogen, there is currently an outbreak of sheeppox in Greece, causing much economic damage,” said L’Hôte.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Remains of building believed to be a caravansai (inn) at the previously lost city of Asila in Egypt, August 28, 2026.

Egypt unearths Mamluk-era pilgrim’s inn belonging to lost city along historic Sinai trade route

The discovery at Asila opens a window into the trade network connected Egypt with the Arabian Peninsula, said Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
St. Wilfrid's Church in Melling, Lancashire, England..

Mystery donor leaves gold coins under altar, saving a medieval English church from closure - report

A week after the coins were found, the Times of London learned that the mystery benefactor is believed to be a leather-clad biker.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

14th-Century Saint Anthony mosaic found beneath Barcelona's streets

Research suggests that one of the houses may have housed one of the first documented museum collections in the Iberian Peninsula.

MARCH 6, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
14th-Century Saint Anthony mosaic found beneath Barcelona's streets.

After 500 years:Rare medieval Arma Christi scroll discovered in Bar Convent shoebox goes on display

"This discovery has remained hidden for over 500 years, so we know people won't mind waiting a little longer to see it," said Sister Ann Stafford, Superior of the Bar Convent.

MARCH 3, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Rare medieval Arma Christi scroll discovered at Bar Convent in York.