The walls of a 15th-century church collapsed—and out fell 12 hidden skeletons

And there might be a lot more.
Newsweek

Skeleton, Possibly 15th-Century Countess, Found Near Senate Building

A skeleton that may belong to a 15th-century countess has been discovered near a senate building in the Netherlands. Archaeologists were excavating areas around the Binnenhof—a parliament building in ...
Ars Technica

Mysterious rock depicted in 15th-century painting is most likely a Stone Age tool

Around 1455, a medieval French painter and miniaturist named Jean Fouquet painted a small diptych with two panels, one of which depicts St. Stephen holding a strangely shaped stone—usually interpreted ...
Newsweek

Archaeologists Reveal Secrets of Merchant Ship That Sank in 15th Century

A team of archaeologists has investigated the wreck of a boat that sank in the 15th century, revealing fascinating new insights into the stricken vessel. The so-called "Maderö wreck" was first ...
Miami Herald

15th century shipwreck reveals ‘surprising’ cargo and weapons for fending off pirates

Divers recovered “surprising” artifacts from a 15th century shipwreck off the coast of Sweden, including weapons, according to a new study. Photo from the International Journal of Nautical Archaeology ...
Phys.org

Unique 'bawdy bard' act discovered, revealing 15th-century roots of British comedy

An unprecedented record of medieval live comedy performance has been identified in a 15th-century manuscript. Raucous texts—mocking kings, priests and peasants; encouraging audiences to get drunk; and ...
NPR

15th century decorative box will be sold at auction

The rare box had been sitting in an attic since 1967. It once belonged to a WWII Army major, who bought it at an auction in 1946. It's believed it first belonged to an emperor of the Ming Dynasty.
Forbes

15th Century Italian Castle Near Florence Seeks A New Overlord

This 15th century castle set in the Tuscan countryside has an enduring place in the history of Florence, Italy. The Cavalcanti Castle was constructed around 1427 by a descendant of Guido Cavalcanti, a ...
NPR

15th century manuscript offers insight into medieval live comedy show

A new study about a medieval tome includes the comedy script of an unnamed traveling entertainer, known as a minstrel, and provides a direct glimpse into the oral tradition of English minstrel acts.
Dallas Morning News

15th-century Bible called the ‘Mona Lisa of illuminated manuscripts’ on display in Rome

A detail of the 15th-century Borso D'Este Bible, comprising two illuminated manuscripts, during its unveiling at the Italian Senate as part of the Vatican's Holy Year celebrations in Rome, Thursday, ...
Ars Technica

This 15th-century manuscript mentions a Monty Python-esque killer rabbit

One of many standout scenes in the 1975 classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail features King Arthur and his knights facing down the Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog, a seemingly innocuous bunny who soon ...