1 In the annals of the Trojan War, the Greeks reportedly sported emblems on their shields. Later, ... None of these devices were hereditary, but they were the predecessors of medieval heraldry.

Heraldry first appeared in the second half of the 12th Century, when crusaders introduced symbols on their shields, ... Cheesman can see the appeal of Medieval heraldry for contemporary designers.

An international team of researchers has succeeded in identifying and analyzing dozens of medieval graffiti in one of Christianity’s holiest sites, the Cenacle of Jerusalem, ... (RTI), the research ...

Bishop David Toups was on a plane to Florida, returning from his introduction to members of the Diocese of Beaumont as its sixth bishop, when he began sketching out the idea for his personal coat ...

For almost two decades, Robert Watt has been putting a uniquely Canadian twist on the medieval art of heraldry. As Chief Herald of Canada, he has produced personalized coats of arms for prime ...

In total, some 40 epigraphic elements have been identified, including five heraldic shields. This discovery breaks with the exclusively Western approach that has dominated studies until now ...

The shields, made for the 1839 Eglinton Tournament in Ayrshire, went under the hammer for £8,000 in Edinburgh. Art expert James Knox, who bought the pieces, said he hoped to make them the ...

Heraldry was once used to tell armies apart on the battlefield. Today's modern re-enactments of medieval battles follow a rich European tradition — with a twist.

Heraldry first appeared in the second half of the 12th Century, when crusaders introduced symbols on their shields, ... Cheesman can see the appeal of Medieval heraldry for contemporary designers.