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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.

How the Seljuks Rose from Steppe Nomads to Rulers of a Vast Empire
How the Seljuks Rose from Steppe Nomads to Rulers of a Vast Empire

This is the story of the Seljuks, the early steppe nomads who began the Turkic migration and settlement of the Middle East.

Battle of Andrassos: Byzantine Empire vs. Sayf al-Dawla’s Jihad
Battle of Andrassos: Byzantine Empire vs. Sayf al-Dawla’s Jihad

In 960, Sayf al-Dawla led a large army home through the Taurus mountains after a raid in Byzantine lands. Very few made it home alive.

8 Important Norse Symbols From the Viking World
8 Important Norse Symbols From the Viking World

While the Vikings wrote very little about themselves, they have left us a variety of symbols that provide insight into their beliefs and values.

7 Great Medieval Cities That Thrived on Trade
7 Great Medieval Cities That Thrived on Trade

Read on to discover the secrets behind these seven great medieval cities that thrived on trade.

Bayezid the “Thunderbolt”, the Ottoman Sultan Who Died in Captivity
Bayezid the “Thunderbolt”, the Ottoman Sultan Who Died in Captivity

How did Bayezid, fourth sultan of the mighty Ottoman Empire, lose his life in captivity at the court of the Turco-Mongol conqueror Timur the “Lame”?

How Were Medieval Battles Fought? A Guide to Medieval Warfare
How Were Medieval Battles Fought? A Guide to Medieval Warfare

Although pitched battles were relatively rare in the Middle Ages, they could be very decisive. What would have happened on the medieval battlefield?

Was King Arthur… a King in the Earliest Legends?
Was King Arthur… a King in the Earliest Legends?

While the Arthur of legend is universally known as King Arthur, there is evidence he was not described as a king in the earliest legends.

How Did the Small Kingdom of Georgia Beat the Mighty Seljuks in 1121?
How Did the Small Kingdom of Georgia Beat the Mighty Seljuks in 1121?

The Battle of Didgori, fought between the Georgian and Seljuk Empires in 1121 CE, saw Georgia retake Tbilisi and the beginning of the Georgian Golden Age.