Pagans in northern Europe's Baltic region imported horses from neighboring Christian countries during the late medieval period to sacrifice in funeral rituals, a study has revealed. The research, ...

(CNN) — A knight in shining armor straddling a towering horse is a deeply ingrained part of how popular culture portrays the Middle Ages — the mounted battle-winning warrior. But it appears the horses ...

Thanks to movies and shows like Kingdom of Heaven and Marco Polo most of us have a certain idea of what medieval warhorses looked like: big, brawny, and capable of smashing heads with their hooves. A ...

The oldest recorded bareback horse race in Italy has been run since the 13th century – and it’s still going strong. The Palio di Asti, which takes place on the penultimate weekend of every September, ...

Long before plush leather seats and soundproof limousine cabins came along, the back of an ambling horse was considered the most comfortable ride in town. Scientists have now traced the origins of ...

Horses owned by the elite in medieval England were probably imported from continental Europe, possibly travelling hundreds of kilometres, according to tooth analysis of horses unearthed at a cemetery ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Popular culture depicts medieval warhorses as majestic creatures ...