New clues from old bones: some Vikings were much more violent than others, according to a study in the Journal of Anthropological Archaeology
In-depth chemical analysis of three key 12th century medieval bronze doors by Barisanus of Trani uncovers which is the oldest and reveals how they were made; the analysed doors are from Trani, Ravello, Monreale
A 13th-century fresco rediscovered in Ferrara, Italy, from the convent church of S. Antonio in Polesine, provides unique evidence of medieval churches using Islamic tents to conceal their high altars
Harold Godwinson’s residence at Bosham, depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry, has been found, according to a study in the Antiquaries Journal
Breathing life into ancient texts: unveiling Greco-Roman medicine through modern reenactments; a study published in PNAS
Ground-penetrating radar reveals new secrets, passages under Milan’s Sforza Castle: a cutting-edge technological investigation
Painting materials from the San Salvatore crypt in Brescia, Italy, are confirmed to be from the Lombard Period, according to a study in EPJ Plus
Ancient DNA unlocks new understanding of migrations in the first millennium AD; a new study has been published in Nature
New insights about Sagas and the literary tradition of Iceland can be found in ancient, reused parchments, written in Latin
Nicolas Detering was investigating on how often the images and lives of saints continue to be referenced in literature, visual arts and popular culture
