Tag: Medieval

Archaeologists Uncover Immaculately Preserved Medieval House in Rare Find

Archaeologists working with the University of York have uncovered an ancient medieval structure in England, Ancient Origins reported. Known as a timber hall, the houses were common in the Middle Ages around England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and other parts of Northern Europe. They earned their name because they were often designed around one central hallway. […]

Medieval adventure awaits at this desert castle for sale in Arizona. Check it out

When picturing medieval castles, the first image that may come to mind is a structure seen through Disney rose-colored glasses, with ivy clinging to watchtowers, surrounded by prancing woodland creatures. Castle backyard Photo courtesy of Rachael Benge: Adamson Group Not a two-bedroom, two-bathroom home smack dab in Tucson, Arizona, a state that can sometimes feel […]

Ahead of medieval fair, OU invites residents to public lecture

Mar. 29—The annual Medieval Fair of Norman is next weekend, but the University of Oklahoma is hosting a public lecture to help residents learn more about the history before the fun. Tonight at 6:30, the OU Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies is presenting “Whose Gender Is It? Constructing Characteristics and Personalities in Medieval Literature,” […]

Hotel excavation reveals medieval castle with moat

An excavation project in northwestern France has uncovered the ruins of a medieval castle with its moat still intact as well as jewelry and other artifacts, officials said. The castle, believed to be around 600 years old, was not unknown to archaeologist when they began a “preventative” dig on a hotel property in the city […]