Explore the achievements and challenges in the Middle Ages. From knights and castles to intriguing Conquerors throughout Medieval History.
Learn about the layouts, security measures, and some of the most famous examples of Japanese castles.
The katana has captured the imaginations of writers, artists, and would-be martial artists the world over. Cultures everywhere have produced similar weapons of equal quality.
The Medieval Church permeated almost every facet of society. It shaped Western culture since and left an indelible mark on humanity.
The katana is seen as an example of the supreme cutting sword, but it is far from the only one.
Pope John XII’s papacy is considered one of the darkest chapters in the Catholic Church due to his depraved behavior and his political failures.
The word “Teutonic” has evolved over the centuries from the name of a specific Germanic tribe to denote German culture and its chivalric values.
The Anglo-Saxon king Athelfrith was a powerful monarch who defeated numerous kings in Britain during the 7th century, contributing to Britain’s transformation.
Like King Viserys Targaryen, Henry I of England was left with only a daughter to succeed him; this prompted a period known as the Anarchy.