The Medieval History page covers mainly European history from the 4th to 16th centuries. We cover all aspects of medieval life, from the life of the landless serf, through to the luxurious existence of members of the European royal families. Knights, saints, heroes and villains all feature on these pages.
The Middle Ages covers an enormous period ranging from the Roman Emperor Constantine's conversion to Christianity in 313 C.E., through the early medieval period known as the Dark Ages, to Martin Luther's launching of the Protestant Reformation in 1517.
Battles and tournaments, feasts and festivals are all here, making up an exciting picture of the era we know as the Middle Ages.
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In medieval times, women of all social classes joined nunneries. For many, these religious communities provided one of the few chances for a woman to exercise leadership. more...
Life in a Peasant Household in Medieval Times
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The medieval peasant is often believed to have led an idyllic existence, with a healthy country lifestyle, hearty food, and his own house and land. more...
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The songs, musical instruments and performers who entertained all classes of society, from drinkers in alehouses, through to aristocracy in the royal courts. more...
When it Happened in Britain A Very Quick History
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A tour through Britain's history, from Roman times to the present day, with accounts of monarchs, plagues, battles, and the fascinating characters of the country's past. more...
Viking Attack on Lindisfarne, 793AD
In 793AD, the Island of Lindisfarne, in Northumberland, northern England, was violently raided by Vikings who arrived in a surprise attack from the North Sea. more...
The Battle of Fulford, Near York, 20 Sep 1066
In: High Middle Ages
The Battle of Fulford, which took place five days before that of Stamford Bridge, saw invader Harald of Norway outnumber and gain victory over English forces. more...
1066 & Rather More – A Walk Through History
An account of a modern-day walk from York to Hastings, in the footsteps of the exhausted soldiers of King Harold's army who raced south to meet the enemy in 1066. more...
When it Happened in Scotland Book Review
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When it Happened in Scotland: A Very Quick History is a chronological guide to the most exciting events in Scotland's history, from AD80 to the present day. more...
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Michael Streich
Treatment of Prisoners and Noble Knighthood
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By: Arash Farzaneh
By: David Tubbs
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By: Loni Perry
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