Silk has been found in abundance in Viking Graves witness to a lively long-distance trade with Persia...
Category: Medieval Treasures
Borghorst Cross
A priceless Salian Cross from 1050 AD has been stolen from the St. Nicomedes Church...
Magnificent Silk
The tomb of Henry VII in Pisa has revealed a fabulous 14th century silken shroud worked with lions ...
The Cheapside Hoard
NEW EXHIBITION: London’s Lost Jewels from Tudor and Jacobean times on show in London...
The Utrecht Psalter
The Utrecht Psalter is not only a Carolingian treasure. It was also the inspiration for Dr. Seuss...
Viking Textiles
NEW RESEARCH: Viking Scandinavian textiles are proven to be made with hemp...
Book of Hours c. 1260
MEDIEVAL TREASURE: Book of Hours from Troyes c. 1260 for sale at Les Enluminures...
Lindisfarne Gospels
The Lindisfarne Gospels book is one of the greatest landmarks of human cultural achievement. Created by the community of St Cuthbert on Lindisfarne it is one of the best examples of creativity and craftsmanship from Medieval times.
Codex Calixtinus
After the recovery form theft, the world’s first tourist-guide - the Codex Calixtinus - will go on a tour next year
St. Cuthbert Gospel
St. Cuthbert Gospel is a unique book. Found in his grave, it is the earliest surviving book with its original binding intact