Underwater archaeologists from Nicolaus Copernicus University have recovered four exceptionally well-preserved medieval spears from Lake Lednica in western Poland, including one ornately decorated ...

Dating to the early 11th century C.E., these spears found near Ostrów Lednicki island were likely connected to the fort that stood there during the Middle Ages.

The discovery represents one of the most significant underwater archaeological finds in Central Asia, shedding light on the region's medieval past and the devastating natural forces that shaped its ...

A pair of "extremely rare" structures from the early medieval period and evidence of a Roman settlement have been uncovered in the United Kingdom. The remains were identified during an excavation this ...

Archaeologists think the man died during the Merovingian period, an early stage of the Germanic-speaking empire of the Franks. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

A medieval woman who was buried alongside 23 warrior monks in Spain was likely a warrior herself, a new study finds. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Medieval battles weren’t won by brute force alone - clever strategy often turned the tide. In this video, we reveal five real-life sneaky tactics used to win medieval battles, from surprise ambushes ...

The image of a medieval knight moving slowly and stiffly under the tremendous weight of his costly armor as he readies for battle or a joust is firmly fixed in people’s imagination. But, according to ...