Medieval

Sinkhole outside York Theatre Royal reveals remains of medieval St Leonard's Hospital

Inside the exposed ground, archaeologists uncovered masonry believed to be part of the 12th-13th century St Leonard's Hospital.

 Sinkhole outside York Theatre Royal reveals remains of medieval St Leonard's Hospital.
 Medieval settlement discovered during expressway construction in Poland.

Medieval settlement discovered during expressway construction in Poland

 Discovery of 94th phallus on Bayeux Tapestry ignites scholarly dispute.

Discovery of 94th phallus on Bayeux Tapestry ignites scholarly dispute

 Medieval ship discovered beneath Barcelona's Mercat del Peix.

Medieval ship discovered beneath Barcelona's Mercat del Peix


Secrets of Count Willem II's 'Power Palace' revealed beneath the Binnenhof

New findings suggest the Binnenhof was already a 'power centre' during Count Willem II's reign.

 Iconic view of the Binnenhof, Dutch Parliament hub with the Tower, het Torentje.

Underwater excavation to begin at Loch Achilty’s medieval crannog

Crannogs contain some of the best-preserved evidence for Scotland's past, says Dr Helen Spencer.

 Loch Achilty in the Scottish Highlands.

14th-Century Saint Anthony mosaic found beneath Barcelona's streets

Research suggests that one of the houses may have housed one of the first documented museum collections in the Iberian Peninsula.

 14th-Century Saint Anthony mosaic found beneath Barcelona's streets.

After 500 years:Rare medieval Arma Christi scroll discovered in Bar Convent shoebox goes on display

"This discovery has remained hidden for over 500 years, so we know people won't mind waiting a little longer to see it," said Sister Ann Stafford, Superior of the Bar Convent.

 Rare medieval Arma Christi scroll discovered at Bar Convent in York.