The oldest is believed to be from the 10th century, based on walls constructed in opus spicatum, or herringbone masonry — a style typical of the Early Middle Ages.

Archaeologists are piecing together vivid 1,800-year-old frescoes from “thousands upon thousands upon thousands” of plaster ...

Early Europeans produce diverse art: from Christians to Muslims and Byzantines to Vikings. After Rome’s fall, Europe’s Christians kept culture alive with art rooted in their deep faith. We ...