Often regarded as ruthless robbers, the Vikings were also impressive mariners capable of traversing the North Atlantic along a nearly straight line. Now, new interpretations of a medieval compass ...

Learn about the collection of medieval stone disks found in Ukraine and why researchers are speculating on their role as solar compasses for Vikings. During their prime, the Vikings mastered the seas ...

Archeologists in Estonia made an exciting discovery this year while excavating an old shipwreck site near the historic port of Tallinn. In 2022, well-preserved remains of a medieval ship were found ...

Next Tuesday, 21 April, at the main hall of the Italian Cultural Institute, at Piazza San Giorgio Valletta, Enrico Gurioli will be presenting his latest publication Il Piccolo LibrodeiVenti. Gurioli ...

Maimonides and Nahmanides had their differences. Maimonides (d. 1204) tolerated no idea that failed the test of reason. An ancient and robust tradition of superstition among the Jews did not deter him ...