Originally written in old French circa 1360, the book The Travels of Sir John Mandeville, also known as Le Livre des Merveilles du Monde, was quickly …
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Major Figures From the Middle Ages You Should Know
From daring knights to terrible popes to kickass queens, here are some standout personalities from the Middle Ages.
Throughout the Middle Ages, piety functioned as an integral aspect of society’s fabric. Adherence to the Christian doctrine was a way to safeguard …
Harald Hadrada was an adventurer, mercenary, King of Norway, and claimant to the English throne. Discover the life and legacy of the last Viking.
Between the 9th and 11th centuries, no one in Western Europe was safe from the Vikings’ barbarity. From Scandinavia to Scottish and English shores, …
When we evoke the Middle Ages, images of fortified castles, mighty kings, and great knights in armor immediately come to mind. In the collective …
Throughout the Medieval Period (c. 500 CE – 1500 CE), crises, disasters, and war periodically shook societies to their core. When the bonds of feudal …
Throughout the Middle Ages, the Catholic Church was arguably at its strongest. From the fifth century onwards, huge names dominated the papacy, among …
Joan of Arc was a French heroine. She led the French to victory against the English and brought the bloody conflict to a close, ending a brutal …
Was Richard I really an English king, or was he a glorified crusader?
Eleanor of Aquitaine (ca. 1122-1204) became the Duchess of Aquitaine and wife of the King of France at 15. By 30, she was married to the future King …
There is a universal law which states: every time someone mentions the Holy Roman Empire, some smart alec will raise a finger and say, with a look of …
Without question, King John is one of the most famous kings in the history of England. A multitude of factors contributes to his infamy, ranging from …
