They are believed to be remnants of the ancient and medieval Greek communities, who have lived in the south of Italy for centuries.

The importance of bread as a daily staple meant that bakers played a crucial role in any medieval community.

A scientific study published in 2004 of human skeletal remains from the deserted village sheds light on disease, diet and death in a rural medieval community.

Tamari's work is particularly noteworthy for extensive use of communal records of medieval Jewish communities.

The medieval community had 24 fires in the enumeration of 1315, but was deserted in 1471.

Roman remains can also be found near the Varosh monastery, built on the steep slopes of the hill, which was later inhabited by a medieval community.

Northampton was among the largest medieval Jewish communities in England.

"When it comes to medieval Jewish communities, we don't have many other records of their existence," he said.

Strip-farming is central to the life of a medieval rural community.

Recent themes have included children and the family, medieval communities, and emotions in the Middle Ages.