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Medieval History

Explore the achievements and challenges in the Middle Ages. From knights and castles to intriguing Conquerors throughout Medieval History.

Was “Bad” King John Really That Bad?
Was “Bad” King John Really That Bad?

King John has gone down as one of the worst kings in English history. Does he deserve his reputation?

How Dark Age Britain Created Welsh Mythology
How Dark Age Britain Created Welsh Mythology

The Mabinogion is a collection of Welsh literature that has often been described as mythological. How did they develop during Dark Age Britain?

7 Real Characters from Arthurian Legends
7 Real Characters from Arthurian Legends

Arthurian legends introduce many fascinating characters from Arthur to Merlin, but can any real historical figures be identified in the legendary stories?

Hygiene and Bathing in the Middle Ages
Hygiene and Bathing in the Middle Ages

With no indoor plumbing for toilets, let alone running water for showers, hygiene and bathing were very different affairs during the Middle Ages.

Real Person or Myth? The Truth About King Arthur
Real Person or Myth? The Truth About King Arthur

King Arthur is one of the most famous characters from British history and legend. But was King Arthur a real person, or just a myth?

The Real Story of Henry V, England’s Warrior King
The Real Story of Henry V, England’s Warrior King

Read on to learn about the life and reign of King Henry V of England.

Why the Battle of Badon Can Change What We Know About Dark Age Britain
Why the Battle of Badon Can Change What We Know About Dark Age Britain

Much of the accepted chronology for Dark Age Britain is linked to the date of the Battle of Badon. But is the date traditionally suggested accurate?

Saladin’s Youth Forged the Sultan Who Defied Crusaders
Saladin’s Youth Forged the Sultan Who Defied Crusaders

Saladin has been seen as both a hero and a villain; regardless, his exploits reshaped the Middle East and the world.