Swords were an important status symbol in the Middle Ages. They were a sign of prestige for medieval knights and throughout the years, the blade and sword designs adapted to suit the military tactics ...

An exceptionally well-preserved sword dating back to the sixth century C.E. was recently unearthed in Kent, England. Found at the site of an Anglo-Saxon cemetery, the sword has drawn several ...

"I've never seen one that's so beautifully preserved." Archaeologists excavating a medieval cemetery near Canterbury, England ...

Archaeologists have discovered an early medieval cemetery ... (the top of its handle). Its long blade sports a “runic script, ...

A medieval castle was fitted with a “hidey-hole” from a worker there centuries ago, and is among discoveries made by archaeologists in 2024. Screengrab from Wessex Archaeology's Facebook video ...

The Medieval Coventry Sword is to return to the city for the first time in more than 500 years. The sword was carried in front of the mayor during processions during the 1400s, most notably during ...

Dating to the fifth and sixth centuries C.E., the burials held a trove of grave goods—but the team was particularly impressed by the sword, which was covered in intricate decorations Sonja ...