And why is 'Magdalene' pronounced mawd-lin?

No one had opened this historic box since 1918...

This bell from the 14th century is remarkably inscribed "Ave Gracia"!

This mirror from the mysterious Etruscan civilisation depicts the twins, Castor and Pollux.

Follow the story of Claudius Terentianus at this British Museum exhibition.

In this 16th-century zoological work, the name "monkfish" has been taken rather too literally...

What can historians learn from the books that Dr John Burton owned?

This medieval manuscript is an exquisitely decorated early 15th-century copy of the Wycliffe Bible's New Testament.

The widespread neglection of Medieval Latin has led to some recent poor translations of important works.

Why do ancient coins from Knossos show an unbranched path, instead of an intricate labyrinth?

Since Latin is an inflected language, does word order matter? If so, why?

Can you crack this riddle, found outside the Treasury at Winchester College?

Was this medieval spoon owned by William of Wykeham, the 14th-century Bishop of Winchester and founder of Winchester College?

Bells and bell-ringing have formed an integral part of Winchester College since its foundation in 1382.

This watercolour is a recent personal acquisition, complementing this depiction of the Cenotaph. Watch the short video and read the...

This quiz features three rounds, including a source one on the Children's Crusade of 1212.

Can one mathematics textbook be two works of art?

"A great swarm of bees entered his body though his privates..."

This quiz features four rounds, including sources on slavery in Mesopotamia, c. 2300-550 BC!

This watercolour, depicting the Rhine, was painted by the famous artist J.M.W. Turner.