In Lombardy, Brescia blends Roman remains, a vast hilltop castle, and one of Europe’s finest arms and armor museums, all in a ...
An unexpected Ohio landmark, this castle captures the spirit of medieval history in a way that feels subtle, grounded, and ...
The Worcester Art Museum’s reopening of its armor galleries goes far beyond the romance with medieval Europe.
Imagine stepping into a fortress that looks like it was pulled straight from a fairy tale. Uhuburg, also known as Eagle Owl ...
WORCESTER — Long before Spain’s King Philip II launched his armada’s ill-fated attack against England, the then-prince donned an elaborate suit of armor to have his portrait painted by Titian. The ...
The Toledo Museum of Art has acquired an 11th–12th century Afghan Kiddush cup for $4 million, a record for a Judaica ceremonial object. Known as the “Cup of Joy,” the hammered silver vessel blends ...
Archaeologists have uncovered a rare medieval helmet and chainmail shirt at Rustavi Fortress in the country of Georgia. The historic items date back to the ninth or 10th century, and they’re ...
Archaeologists working at one of the oldest fortifications in the South Caucasus have made a landmark discovery that is rewriting the region's medieval military history. During excavations at Rustavi ...
Joe Grantham is a contributor from the UK with a degree in Classical Studies. His love for gaming is only rivaled by a deep passion for medieval history, which often seeps into his articles. With over ...
How well do we really know the medieval period? On Saturday, Aug. 9, at 2 p.m., Patrick Kelly will break down popular myths and misconceptions about the period at Castlerock Museum in Alma, Wisconsin.
The Philbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa is hosting "Samurai: Armor from the Collection of Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller" through Aug. 3. The exhibit features nearly 80 objects, including full suits of ...
Knighthood in all its panoply was on display again last week in Manhattan’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. To the delight of youngsters and oldsters alike, the Met’s armor collection, second only to the ...