During the early medieval period in Europe, silver was used to make coins. Silver coins played an important role in the region’s economy. Until recently, experts weren’t sure where the silver ...

Kutná Hora developed as a result of the exploitation of the silver mines. In the 14th century it became a royal city endowed with monuments that symbolized its prosperity. The Church of St Barbara, a ...

In the seventh and eighth centuries C.E., early medieval Brits made a profound change in their spending. The island had long relied on gold for currency—but around 660, its economy was flooded ...