Always exciting when more historical manuscripts get the digital treatment. (via Research news - Medieval manuscripts to get technological makeover - University of Exeter)
Source: exeter.ac.uk
Emergency repairs to the ruins of Furness Abbey in Cumbria reveal some impressive medieval artifacts. (via Rare medieval treasures found at Furness Abbey | Archaeology News from Past Horizons)
Source: pasthorizonspr.com
Stature and frailty during the Black Death: the effect of stature on risks of epidemic mortality in London, A.D. 1348-1350
New study suggests being short was not ideal during the 14th century Black Death plague. [Journal of Archaeological Science]
Western Isles continue to produce new archaeological discoveries with the most recent being a possible Medieval fishing village located in an area called Havn (Norse for harbour). (via BBC News - Potential medieval village among Western Isles ‘finds’)
Source: BBC
Study of ancient bones reveal current day infectious disease brucellosis has existed since at least medieval times. (via Scientists crack medieval bone code)
Source: sciencedaily.com
