The Medieval Knight of Europe: Origins, Evolution, and Culture
Whenever we talk about a medieval knight our reveries cling on to the resplendent image of a chivalrous warrior incredibly armored from head to toe,…
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Islamic art-inspired 800-year-old knight chess piece from 13th century Norway
A thimble-shaped knight chess piece inspired by Islamic art and discovered from one of Scandinavia’s oldest continuously inhabited city – this, in a nutshell, pertains…
Medieval English Knights: 10 Things You Should Know
Our popular notion associates the medieval knight with the imagery of the heavily armored horseman fighting with flair and dominating his ‘lesser’ foes. And while…
