Swedish archaeologists uncovered medieval monastery ruins in Derome, thanks to a history enthusiast's research of old maps ...

There are at least 34 documented stories of transgender saints’ lives, three of which had widespread popularity in medieval ...

A city recently announced the discovery of a gilded Christian artifact dating back to the Early Middle Ages. In a statement ...

A rare cross-shaped pendant, believed to be more than 1,200 years old, has been discovered in Northern England.

A rare and intricately decorated Saxon pendant shaped like a cross was discovered in a field near Leeds, northern England, by ...

Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass at St. Peter’s Square is an ancient ritual filled with symbolism that connects back to Peter, Jesus’ apostle, and his special mission as head of the Catholic Church.

In his public appearance as pope, Leo called himself an Augustinian, putting an unusual spotlight on his religious order. It has remained unassuming despite tracing its roots to one of ...

The design of the building itself was more reminiscent of the medieval churches of Europe ... The building itself was in the shape of a cross, with small altars on either end of the transept ...

"It is already known that medieval churches used precious textile hangings ... Her research underscores the importance of cross-cultural interactions in shaping medieval art and architecture.

She argues in her monumental new book Islamesque (2024) that in early medieval ... church at Kilpeck in Herefordshire is likewise decorated with fantastical creatures, including a “kind of cross ...

Medieval wall paintings considered the finest ... Penitent, he threw away his church keys which were providentially swallowed by a fish, and sailed to England where he worked for the king as ...