Biomolecular analysis shows that unusual book coverings are made of sealskin, hinting at far-flung trade networks.

With its ancient stonework, traditional thatched roofs and invigorating sea air, the enchanting scenery in the postcard-worthy Danish town of Ribe appears to have remained beautifully frozen in time ...

Small decorative details on an iconic helmet belonging to “Britain’s Tutankhamen” could revise our understanding of early medieval Anglo-Saxon history. But the reexamination isn’t due to anything new ...

An international team of archaeologists, bioinformatic specialists, and historians has discovered that many medieval books ...