Underwater archaeologists from Nicolaus Copernicus University have recovered four exceptionally well-preserved medieval spears from Lake Lednica in western Poland, including one ornately decorated ...

From burning castles to swords and magic and velvet gowns, medievalism has taken over 21st century pop culture.

A local history enthusiast discovered a late-medieval Teutonic-era sword in a forest west of the northern Polish city of Iława. The artifact has been sent to the Ostróda Museum for conservation and ...

Most Medieval rulers hungered for glory on the battlefield. But what if a king was unable to achieve victory in an honourable way? Would he sacrifice chivalry and fair play to trick the enemy? Of ...

The sword measures 31 inches in length and features an "intriguing" cross symbol on the wedge, per experts Stołeczny Konserwator Zabytków/Facebook A fisherman recently reeled in a 700-year-old ...

A 700-year-old sword was recently reeled in by a fisherman in Poland — offering a rare glimpse into warfare in the Middle Ages. The discovery was announced by the Capital Conservator of Monuments in ...

While excavating near an old harbor in Oslo, archaeologists have uncovered thousands of pieces of preserved, waterlogged leather that are nearly 700 years old. The bags, purses, shoes and sword ...

A remarkable medieval sword with rare symbols was recently put on display in a Dutch museum, over a year after it was found by construction workers unexpectedly. The discovery of the sword was ...