From murderers to adulterers to even one heretic, the medieval Papacy had no shortage of controversial popes.
Journey alongside the Crusade expedition led to Egypt and the Holy Land by King Louis IX of France in the years 1248-1254.
16-year-old Baldwin IV led a charge that shattered Saladin’s army. Here is the tactical miracle of the Battle of Montgisard.
Inside the high-stakes chess match between Saladin and Baldwin IV and the respect that defined a legendary rivalry.
A childhood play-fight revealed a tragic secret. Explore the moment William of Tyre discovered Baldwin IV leprosy in the royal court of Jerusalem.
During the medieval period, six key cities in the Hanseatic League established a powerful trade network that strategically controlled vital Baltic routes.
Was King Arthur real? Meet the Romano-British warlords and Roman commanders who may have inspired Britain’s most famous legend.
More than simply a subject for modern fantasy, the Wild Hunt has a history that stretches back into Medieval Europe.
