Forget modern plumbing – in the Middle Ages, using the toilet was a whole different experience. In this video, we explore how people really relieved themselves, from castle garderobes and public ...

A medieval toilet and a jet die used to predict the future were some of the findings that could help build a picture of everyday life at a medieval bishop's palace. Archaeologists at Auckland Castle ...

We all know the Middle Ages was full of archers in warfare, bard’s songs, and castles with clockwise stairs. One aspect of medieval life we don’t usually picture, however, is the way society at the ...

An early-medieval castle in the Lake District area of England with a royal history and a dramatic tower hit the market last week for £9.5 million (US$11.99 million). Appleby Castle, as it’s known, is ...

English Heritage cares for more strongholds than anyone. And these days, you don't need to lay siege - enjoy free entry with ...

A medieval wall and cesspit have been discovered by archaeologists in Nottinghamshire. Newark Castle is undergoing multimillion-pound works to open up the original gatehouse, restore access to parts ...

NORTHERN BURGUNDY, France — Deep in a forest of France's Burgundy region, a group of enthusiasts is building a medieval castle the old-fashioned way — that is, with tools and methods from the late ...