All articles tagged with #middle ages
Scientists in Germany used a groundbreaking deep-freezing technique to preserve and study the 1,350-year-old grave of a young boy, revealing details about his life, social status, and burial practices, including artifacts from trade and a Roman villa repurposed as a tomb, offering new insights into early medieval society and archaeological methods.
An archaeological dig in Villedieu-sur-Indre, France, uncovered the remains of 28 horses buried in a uniform manner, dating back to 100 BC to 100 AD. Researchers are investigating whether the horses were killed in battle or sacrificed, as similar discoveries have been made at other Gallic battle sites. The precise and organized burial has left experts puzzled about the exact reasons behind the deaths and the significance of the site.
A woman in Kutná Hora, Czech Republic, discovered over 2,150 silver coins from the Middle Ages, a find deemed a once-in-a-decade discovery by the Institute of Archaeology of the Czech Academy of Sciences. The coins, minted between 1085 and 1107, were likely hidden during a period of political instability and are now being studied and prepared for a 2025 exhibit.
A woman in Kutná Hora, Czech Republic, discovered over 2,150 silver coins from the Middle Ages, a find deemed a once-in-a-decade discovery by archaeologists. The coins, minted between 1085 and 1107, were likely hidden during a period of political instability. The treasure will be analyzed and displayed in an exhibit by 2025.
A woman in Kutná Hora, Czech Republic, discovered over 2,150 silver coins from the Middle Ages, marking one of the largest archaeological finds in the past decade. The coins, minted between 1085 and 1107, were likely hidden during a period of political instability. Archaeologists are analyzing and archiving the treasure, which will be displayed in an exhibit in 2025.
Solar eclipses were significant natural phenomena in the Middle Ages, with ten accounts from around the medieval world providing insights into how people described and reacted to them. These accounts range from scientific observations to interpretations of the eclipses as omens foretelling great events. They offer details such as the color and duration of the eclipses, as well as the reactions of people and animals. These historical records provide valuable information about medieval perceptions of celestial events and their impact on society.
Archaeologists in Distré, France, uncovered a network of hidden tunnels at an 800-year-old site, along with evidence of agricultural and cattle farming, 30 silos, and a water well. The tunnels, extending for about 160 feet with five different rooms, were likely used for storage and possibly for holding small livestock, with potential defensive purposes. The site, occupied from the 10th to 12th centuries, is believed to have served as a collection point for larger agricultural operations, and excavations and analysis are ongoing.
Archaeologists in Distré, France, uncovered a network of hidden tunnels at an 800-year-old site, revealing an agricultural community from the Middle Ages with evidence of farming and cattle raising. The tunnels, extending for about 160 feet with five different rooms, were likely used for storage and possibly for holding small livestock, and could have served a defensive purpose. The site also featured a water well and extensive storage facilities, indicating it may have served as a collection point for larger agricultural operations. Excavations and analysis of the site are ongoing.
People in the Middle Ages owned pets such as dogs and cats, which served practical purposes like guarding homes and catching vermin. Some examples of pet names from that time include Sturdy, Whitefoot, Hardy, Jakke, Bo, Terri, Colle, Talbot, Gerland, Troy, Nosewise, Amiable, Nameles, Clenche, Bragge, Ringwood, Holdfast, Gyb, Tibers, Tibert, Meone, Cruibne, Breone, and Glas nenta.