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The Doom Painting, Holy Trinity Church, Coventry, England.

Coventry, England

'Coventry Doom'

This amazing 15th-century mural remained hidden in plain sight for centuries.

Bridgend, Wales

St. John's House

This 500-year-old Tudor home is a treasure trove of history and mystery.

There's Merlin's name in the text recently discovered by librarian Michael Robinson.

Found: A 13th-Century Tale of Merlin and Arthur, Reused as Bookbinding

The early text can help scholars understand how the legend evolved over time.

Noor Al-Samarrai February 1, 2019

A group preparing a noonday meal in the 16th century.

In Medieval Baghdad, Rulers Held Elite Cook-Offs

The "Iron Chef of medieval times" could have serious consequences.

Anne Ewbank January 30, 2019

St Alphege being carried off by the Vikings.

Canterbury, England

Alphege Windows

A set of medieval stained-glass windows tell the gruesome story of a Viking siege.

Pietra del Vituperio.

Pietra del Vituperio (Stone of Shame)

In medieval times this small stone seat was used as a bizarre way to punish insolvent debtors.

Colditz Castle

Colditz, Germany

Colditz Castle

An officers prison camp believed to be impregnable by the Germans saw over 30 successful escapes.

Montcassino Abbey.

Montecassino Abbey

This breathtaking monastery was established by Saint Benedict himself 1,500 years ago.

Museum of Medieval Stockholm.

Stockholm, Sweden

Museum of Medieval Stockholm

The discovery of an old wall led to the creation of this fascinating museum about the city in the Middle Ages.

The solitary stone bell tower of Saint Martin.

Bollengo, Italy

Ciucarun

An abandoned bell tower in the middle of nowhere is the last testimony of a forgotten medieval village.

Rochester Castle

Rochester, England

Rochester Castle

This foreboding medieval castle was twice besieged by barons rebelling against the English king.

The Catalan Atlas, featuring a depiction of Mansa Musa.

5 Objects That Illuminate the Medieval Exchange Between Africa and Europe

A new exhibit explores the impact trade had on both cultures through artwork and artifacts.

Jonathan Carey January 16, 2019

Østerlars.

Gudhjem, Denmark

Østerlars Church

The largest of Denmark's seven mysterious round churches stands on an island in the Baltic Sea.

Tomb of Edward the Black Prince.

Canterbury, England

Tomb of the Black Prince

An impressive armored bronze effigy marks the tomb of one of the medieval era's greatest warriors.

Consuegra, Spain

Consuegra Windmills

This line of 12 tower mills described in the story of Don Quixote is among the most iconic landscapes in Spain.

The labyrinth of Amiens Cathedral.

Amiens Cathedral Labyrinth

A sublime medieval path adorns the marble floor of one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in France.

Exploring the Ruins of a Medieval East African Empire

Kilwa Kisiwani ("Isle of the Fish") was once the heart of Swahili culture and commerce.

Lizzie Philip January 2, 2019

The medieval walls of Ávila.

Medieval Walls of Ávila

These magnificent city walls rise from the barren sun-baked Spanish plains like something straight out of a fairytale.