The most comprehensive study of medieval warhorses ever undertaken will be released in the form of a radical new book this ...

Armor vs. bullets Exactly when the medieval period or "Middle Ages" started and ended is a matter of debate, with dates falling roughly between A.D. 500 and 1500. Although the period is ...

A knight in "shining armor" wielding a sword or lance is an iconic medieval image, but more advanced weapons also appeared in ...

Small decorative details on an iconic helmet belonging to “Britain’s Tutankhamen” could revise our understanding of early ...

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A metalworking die found in Denmark features a depiction of a horse and warrior that is remarkably similar to motifs on the ...

Napoleon I and the earlier periods from the Middle Ages to the Baroque were the big winners in a unique collection assembled ...

In medieval novels, Merlin the Magician was far stranger than he appears in modern pop culture. Archivists have discovered ...

Among the key findings, say the authors, are that most medieval horses were the same size as modern-day polo ponies, prized for speed and agility, rather than hulking Shire horse-style mounts. Dr ...