History of the Crusades: Origins, Politics, and Crusaders
Introduction – The Crusades of the medieval times have rather proved to be a contentious subject matter, especially given its association to religious fanaticism. But…
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Reconstruction of Constantinople: From 4th to 13th Century AD
Introduction – Historically, Constantinople was the largest and wealthiest city in Europe from the 5th to early 13th century AD. To that end, it was…
The Bayeux Tapestry: Reconstructed and Explained
While the Bayeux Tapestry (or Tapete Baiocense in Latin) holds its strong appeal in British popular consciousness for its portrayal of the events leading up…
Moors: The History Of The Muslim Rulers Of Al-Andalus And Their Military
Introduction – The Islamic Invasion of the Iberian Peninsula The 7th-8th-century Muslim forces of the Middle East espoused both mobility and tactical prowess, with their…
Genghis Khan – 12 things you should know about the first Great Khan
Often counted as the first Great Khan of the Mongol Empire (which went on to become the largest contiguous empire in history after his death),…
Renaissance: 10 Things You Should Know About the Revival of Europe
Introduction – Renaissance (meaning ‘rebirth’ in French) or Rinascimento is conventionally regarded as the era in Europe following the Middle Ages that was characterized by…
Carolingian Franks And Their Armies: 14 Things You Should Know
The progression of Western Europe from the proverbial (though misleading) ‘Dark Ages’ to what we know as the medieval feudal times corresponded to a matter…
Fascinating animation presents the rulers of Europe every year since 400 BC
The history of Europe, like other continents, for over the last 2,400 years pertains to a fascinating and rather multifarious geopolitical scope with the balance…
The mighty medieval Cathedral of Ani to be restored
The incredible 10th-century Cathedral of Ani is possibly the largest standing structure in the area, with its historical legacy harking back to the medieval Bagratid…
‘Edgy’ Prosthetics: Medieval Warrior Possibly Replaced His Amputated Hand With A Knife
Scissorhands? Well, as it turns out, archaeologists are baffled by the atypical remains of a presumed early medieval warrior found in the Longobard necropolis of…
