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Archaeologists in Belgium just discovered something that might be a world first: 450 medieval cannonballs stacked together in one location. The cache, dating back as far as 1350 A.D., was found beneath a construction site in the historic coastal city of Nieuwpoort.
A quick-thinking university student in Israel stopped suspected artifact thieves and then discovered a rare 12th-century Crusader sword hidden in the seabed. The three-foot weapon offers new insights into medieval warriors and coastal life during the Crusades.
Archaeologists in Valence, France just uncovered a stunning 1,400-year-old cemetery with over 200 graves and a lost Christian building. The discovery is rewriting what we know about medieval communities in southeastern France.
Archaeologists in southern Russia may have found Magas, the legendary capital of the powerful Alanian kingdom that vanished from history a thousand years ago. The massive 350-hectare site could rewrite what we know about medieval trade and culture across Europe and Asia.
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Archaeologists have discovered the hidden remains of Stolzenberg, a medieval Polish town that mysteriously vanished centuries ago. The site revealed over 400 artifacts spanning thousands of years, from Bronze Age relics to medieval coins.
A routine sewer dig in the Netherlands just unearthed what could be part of a Viking-era ship from 700-800 A.D. The 10-foot wooden beam is now heading to the lab for tree ring analysis that will unlock its ancient secrets.
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An underwater archaeologist discovered another medieval sword in the same Mediterranean waters where he found one three years ago. The ancient weapon is giving researchers a rare glimpse into maritime life during the 12th century.
Archaeologists discovered the vanished town of Stolzenberg hidden in a Polish forest, complete with ramparts, a moat, and hundreds of artifacts revealing life in a medieval city that disappeared centuries ago. The find offers a rare glimpse into how medieval communities lived before the town mysteriously declined.
Divers in Norway discovered an ancient stone structure underwater that may be the first physical proof of medieval whale hunting described in texts from the 900s. The 25-meter barrier offers a rare glimpse into how coastal communities worked together to survive.
A graduate student spotted a 900-year-old Crusader sword sticking out of the Mediterranean seabed while swimming off Israel's coast. It's his second medieval sword discovery in three years.
An archaeologist in Norway's oldest city unearthed a stunning gold ring with a brilliant blue gemstone, a treasure untouched for nearly 1,000 years. The delicate ninth-century piece reveals the wealth and artistry of medieval Scandinavian royalty.
Archaeologists in Vannes, France discovered a perfectly preserved medieval castle hidden beneath a hotel courtyard. The 14th-century fortress, built by a duke in the 1380s, still has intact staircases, moats, and everyday items from castle life.
Archaeologists in France discovered a stunning medieval castle from the 1380s buried beneath a private mansion's courtyard. The find includes towering walls, ornate rooms, and perfectly preserved treasures from daily life centuries ago.
Archaeologists uncovered a previously unknown medieval church at Serbia's Koprijan fortress, complete with a striking red plaster cross marking its sacred heart. The find sheds new light on a turbulent period when this strategic stronghold defended against Ottoman advances in the late 14th and early 15th centuries.
A decade of research reveals that medieval Augustinian monks performed agricultural miracles like healing livestock and restoring barren valleys, earning them "eco-authority" in rural Italy. The forgotten environmental saints are finally getting their due as one of their own becomes Pope for the first time.
New research reveals medieval women weren't just accessories in falconry—they owned hunting grounds, trained fierce birds, and even made careers as hawk masters. These women used birds of prey to claim authority and status in a world that tried to limit them.
A metal detectorist in Essex, England unearthed a medieval seal that surprised experts with its ancient Roman centerpiece. The silver artifact inscribed with "Richard's secret" bridges two civilizations separated by 1,200 years.
Construction workers building an electric vehicle factory in Szeged, Hungary, have discovered a perfectly preserved 1,400-year-old cemetery that could rewrite the region's medieval history. The rare find includes warrior graves, Byzantine treasures, and an entire ancient community frozen in time.
Archaeologists in Germany just uncovered a medieval underground tunnel carved directly into a prehistoric burial site that's 4,000 years older. The discovery shows how ancient landmarks guided human activity across millennia.
A volunteer archaeologist in Germany discovered a 1,000-year-old bronze cross that perfectly matches a mold found four decades ago. For the first time, researchers can connect an ancient Christian artifact with the exact tool used to create it.
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