The graves of ‘woman warriors’ are changing what we know about ancient gender roles
Recent scientific reevaluations of remains have historians rethinking the prevalence of women fighters throughout history.
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1,000-year-old iron ring reveals how Vikings handled medieval money
Uncover the fascinating Viking-age monetary system with the analysis of a thousand-year-old iron ring from Sweden.
St. Thomas Aquinas’ skull just went on tour − here’s what the medieval saint himself would have said about its veneration
In a short but poignant text from his best-known work, ‘Summa Theologiae,’ Aquinas explained his views on venerating relics.
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How True Is the Saga of Egil Skallagrimsson (Viking Hero)?
The text of the Saga of Egil Skallagrimsson reads more like a Monty Python screenplay than a testament to the deeds of a real ...