Explore the achievements and challenges in the Middle Ages. From knights and castles to intriguing Conquerors throughout Medieval History.
Henry II of England, his wife Eleanor, and their children, known as the Angevin family, were one of the most fascinating families in medieval Europe.
In the 13th century, the expansion of the Mongol Empire had a profound impact on Europe’s perception of itself and the wider world.
Over the course of its existence, countless emperors ruled over the Byzantine Empire. Here are four Byzantine emperors who did everything to win power!
In 1431, Joan of Arc, the young rebel who helped Charles VII claim the French throne, was executed as a heretic. Why?
Discover 15 Medieval phrases and their original meanings, some of which we still use today, and others that deserve to make a comeback.
Eight women of the Celtic nations of the British Isles who left their mark on history, but don’t always make it into the popular history books.
The tomb of Cyrus the Great was constructed in 530 BCE, but its original purpose was forgotten over the centuries and had to be rediscovered.
Merlin is one of the most popular figures from the Arthurian legends, often reimagined in modern retellings. What do the original stories say about the wizard?