In green finance, Islamic fintech allows crowdfunding, asset tokenisation (turning real assets into digital currency), and ...

Medieval warfare was not always divided strictly along religious lines. Christian soldiers sometimes fought in the service of Muslim rulers, driven by pay, politics, or survival. This animated history ...

As Iran urges attendance at rallies Wednesday marking the anniversary of the revolution, many citizens could not be further estranged.

A metal detectorist in the east of England discovered a medieval seal that was made between 1200 and 1400 C.E. The seal mixes medieval craftsmanship with Roman-era ornamentation, merging two time ...

The University community is recognizing Black History Month with scholarly programs spanning the month, opening with a Princeton Public Library book talk and closing with a daylong symposium hosted by ...

A medieval pendant unearthed by a metal detector enthusiast in Essex, UK, has uncovered an unexpected connection to ancient Rome, archaeologists and official documents have revealed, providing a ...

Medieval alchemy was a dangerous blend of science, mysticism, and obsession. Alchemists experimented with toxic substances in pursuit of gold and eternal life. Explosions, poisonings, and fires were ...

Brown archaeologists have uncovered new evidence of a medieval Islamic settlement documented on the island of Menorca, Spain — a finding that has the potential to reshape how the island’s history and ...

Costume dramas would have us believe that women in the Middle Ages became mothers at a much younger age than they do today. University lecturer Krista Milne wants to refute this image with the help of ...

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Archaeologists in Denmark have made an exciting historical discovery. After nearly 600 years underwater, the remains of the world's largest cog ship have been uncovered in the waters off Copenhagen.