Archaeologists said the remains were of Kirkwall Castle, which was built without royal consent in the late 14th Century by Earl Henry Sinclair while Orkney was still ruled by Scandinavian kings.

The rare 14th-century portolan chart is worth $7.5 million. Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times / Getty Images Last fall, Christie’s auctioned off a “highly unusual” nautical map as part of ...

A section of wall belonging to what is thought to be a 14th century castle has been uncovered ... work was being carried out in the centre of Kirkwall close to St Magnus Cathedral.

A map pinpointing hundreds of homicides in 14th-century England could help teach medieval history. By Isabella Kwai A spice merchant stabbed by a fruit seller over a longstanding feud. A street ...