Four late medieval gold coins recently discovered at the ruins of a monastery in Germany tell the tale of a mostly forgotten tumultuous time in central European history.
The well-worn coins were discovered by archaeologists studying the Himmelpforten monastery near the town of Wernigerode in Saxony-Anhalt. According to the news agency Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Wernigerode is known for its well-preserved historic center, colorful medieval buildings, for its
