Tag: Middle Ages
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16 OCT 2026 · 4 MIN
1,600-Year-Old Church in Altino May Explain Venice’s Origins
Archaeologists have identified a large ancient church in Altino, northern Italy. The building dates to the late fourth or early fifth century AD. Its discovery may help explain how the communities around…
8 OCT 2026 · 3 MIN
Ancient Image of the Lighthouse of Alexandria Found on Bronze Ring
A tiny bronze ring recovered from the submerged ruins of Alexandria has revealed a rare image of one of the ancient world’s greatest lost monuments: the Lighthouse of Alexandria. Underwater archaeologists found…
11 APR 2025 · 3 MIN
The Crusades: Four Hundred Years of War (Part One)
The Crusades are perhaps the defining idea of medieval Europe. Over more than four centuries they redefined its history, set it on a new course with a common, foreign enemy against whom…