Archaeologists reveal that an ordinary house in Bosham was the private headquarters of King Harold II, which changes local ...

A £27 DNA swab kit has helped one customer connect with biological family members and uncover a possible noble lineage — and ...

A previously unknown medieval castle has emerged from the Swiss landscape after a researcher studying high-resolution terrain maps identified telltale features of an early fortification near ...

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An international research team led by Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) has successfully identified the remains of Béla of Macsó, a prince from the Árpád dynasty who was brutally murdered on Margaret ...

Slovenia, a small but beautiful country in Central Europe, is home to some of the most unique cultural spots that are yet to be explored. From ancient castles to vibrant markets, these hidden gems ...

From the muddy depths of a medieval castle moat in Poland, archaeologists have unearthed a spectacular 600-year-old jewel that once adorned the clothing of a noble or duke. The silver-gilt amethyst ...

Norwich Castle, a mighty medieval fortress built by William the Conquerer after he invaded England in 1066, reopened to the public last month following a landmark $37 million restoration. The castle’s ...

Imagine driving through the winding roads of southeastern Ohio’s Hocking Hills region, surrounded by nothing but dense forest and natural beauty, when suddenly—like something out of a fairy tale—a ...