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…
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Moors: The History Of The Muslim Rulers Of Al-Andalus And Their Military
The Islamic Invasion of the Iberian Peninsula – Source: Pinterest The 7th-8th-century Muslim forces of the Middle East espoused both mobility and tactical prowess, with…
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),…
Crusades – 15 Things You Should Know About The Medieval Conflicts
The Crusades of the medieval times have rather proved to be a contentious subject matter, especially given its association to religious fanaticism. But beneath this…
10 things you should know about the Renaissance
Renaissance (meaning ‘rebirth’ in French) or Rinascimento is conventionally regarded as the era in Europe following the Middle Ages that was characterized by the renewed…
14 things you should know about the Carolingian Franks and their armies
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…
Time-lapse illustrations present the 800-years evolution of the Byzantine (Eastern Roman) soldier
The Byzantine Empire was the continuation (and even represented endurance) of the Roman legacy, so much so that most of its citizens called their realm…
