Not far from Jerusalem, archaeologists have discovered the fifth-century burial of a person wrapped in heavy metal chains. But the Byzantine-era grave held another surprise: The person who had ...

The famous helmet from the ship burial at Sutton Hoo in England may be evidence that Anglo-Saxon warriors fought as mercenaries for the Byzantine Empire in the sixth century, a new study finds.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Archaeologists found the remains of a chained individual in a Byzantine-era grave in Jerusalem.