Malcolm Weale was in a farmer's field with his metal detector when he unearthed a tiny and dirt-covered object.

“The well-authenticated detection of Haemophilus influenzae in an early medieval child promises that it will be detectable in more cases in history, and potentially prehistory,” he says.

My area of expertise is the social and cultural history of the Middle Ages. In particular, I examine these topics through the lens of medieval education, tracing the lived experiences of teachers and ...

the site was previously thought to be a medieval livestock pen built around 1000 C.E. Now, researchers have concluded the construction is actually 4,000 years older—dating to at least 3000 B.C.E ...

Although kings had a lot of power they sometimes faced rebellion by powerful lords. As a result, during the Middle Ages people gained some rights such as a Parliament that had an influence over ...

This small medieval village in the province of Zamora, close to the border with Portugal, boasts an exceptional heritage.