Solving an early medieval money mystery with lead isotope and trace analysis Anglo-Saxon England experienced trade revival, surge in silver coins in 660–750 CE.

Charlemagne potentially had major control over silver coins in the mid-7th century. Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday.

Researchers have unraveled the mysterious origins of silver that was used to make coins during the early medieval period in Europe. For a study published in the journal Antiquity, a team of ...

W arhorse Studios is diving headfirst into the political landscape of medieval Bohemia in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, with the historical city of Kuttenberg taking center stage.While Kuttenberg ...

The Czech Republic is packed with history, and this medieval town may be one of its most fascinating. ... Also dubbed as the "City of Silver," Kutná Hora isn't exactly a bustling metropolis, ...

Archaeologists have discovered more than $318,000 worth of gold and silver coins believed to have been used by pagans as "devil's money" at a rare Medieval worship site in the Netherlands.

The legacy of the Silver King as Arizona’s premier silver mine continues. Right now the Silver King Mine includes nine claims and is owned by the Integrity Mining Co., which concluded through ...

I was introduced to local mining expert Ioan, who took me on a thrilling adventure into the untouched and dark passages and an unspoilt landscape of silver, lead, copper and zinc mines, some of ...

Archaeologists have revealed a rare medieval cult site, dated to the 7th century, replete with gold and silver offerings, a study reports. Well-excavated cult sites are key to understanding ...

Pan American Silver Corp. (NYSE: PAAS) is among the larger silver mining companies, with a market capitalization of $7.5 billion. This size is reflected in the firm's large portfolio of mines ...

However, significant developments in the mining industry at Cwmystwyth occurred during the Roman period, with further expansion during the medieval period under the ownership of Welsh princes and ...

The journey begins by crawling through a modern access pipe (Image: Portia Jones). I was introduced to local mining expert Ioan, who took me on a thrilling adventure into the untouched and dark ...