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Jousting: A Brief History of Medieval Tournaments

In: Medieval History (general)

By: Lynda Osborne

The Council of Constance and Jan Hus: When Secular Support is What Lies Between Life and Death

In: Late Middle Ages

By: David Tubbs

Medieval Animal Trials: Animal Crime and Punishment in the Middle Ages – the Church Courts

In: Medieval History (general)

By: ananda braxton-smith

How to Find Medieval Primary Sources: Finding Documents for a Distant Time Period

In: Medieval History (general)

By: David Tubbs

Fugitives in Medieval England: On the Run in the Middle Ages

In: Medieval History (general)

By: John Izzard

Commoners of Medieval Europe: Ranks of the Gentry and Peasantry

In: Medieval History (general)

By: Loni Perry

Noble Medieval Class Structure: Differences between Noble Titles

In: Medieval History (general)

By: Loni Perry

Royal Medieval Class Structure: Differences Between Royal Titles

In: Medieval History (general)

By: Loni Perry

Poisoned Pen Manuscripts and Red Ink: Heavy Metal Contaminated the Illuminated Incunabulum

In: Medieval History (general)

By: Diane Evans

Medieval Outlaws: The Basis of the Robin Hood Story in the Middle Ages

In: Medieval History (general)

By: John Izzard

A Brief History of Gothic Architecture: The Style of Chartres, Salisbury, Notre Dame, and Milan Cathedrals

In: Medieval History (general)

By: Feature Writer Lorraine Syratt

The Life of William Marshal: The Story of England’s Greatest Medieval Knight

In: Medieval History (general)

By: Allison Isom

Gothic Cathedrals in Medieval Societies: The Cathedral Served Many Purposes in the High Middle Ages

In: High Middle Ages

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Fashion and Dress in the Middle Ages: What People Wore in Medieval England

In: Medieval History (general)

By: Linnea Heinrichs

King Henry III 1216-1272: A Devout but Indecisive English King

In: High Middle Ages

By: John Izzard

Ethical Notions and Conceptions of Chivalry: Three Main Virtues and Characteristics of an Ideal Medieval Knight

In: Medieval History (general)

By: Arash Farzaneh

Life and Work in Medieval Monasteries: Copying Books at Monasteries

In: Early Middle Ages

By: Diane Evans

Pilgrimage the True Cross and an English Village: Holy Relic the Cause of Miracles and Murder

In: Medieval History (general)

By: Jane Finch

Halloween-Trick or Treat History in America: Origins and Variations of Trick or Treating in the US

In: Medieval History (general)

By: Elizabeth Harrington

Poetry and Politics in the Divine Comedy: Dante Uses King Manfred as his Mouthpiece in Purgatorio

In: High Middle Ages

By: Admassu Kebede

The Destruction of the Knights Templar: The Guilty French King and the Scapegoat Pope

In: Late Middle Ages

By: David Tubbs

Belligerent French Nobility of the 11th Century: Early Forms of Noble Knighthood and Chivalry in Medieval France

In: Medieval History (general)

By: Arash Farzaneh

The Battle of Evesham, 4 August 1265: A Medieval Battle to Restore a King to his Throne

In: High Middle Ages

By: John Izzard

Marie d' Oignies, Mother of the Beguine Movement: A Medieval Women’s Movement Threatened the Vatican

In: High Middle Ages

By: Sylvie Nantais

The Battle of Lewes, 14 May 1264: A Medieval Battle to Curb a King’s Power

In: High Middle Ages

By: John Izzard

The War of the Disinherited, 1266-67: A Lingering Civil Conflict between King and Barons in the 1300s

In: High Middle Ages

By: David Pilling

The Foundation of Hertford 912-913AD: The Founding and Early History of a Region of England

In: Early Middle Ages

By: David Pilling

Church And State In The Early Middle Ages: The Efforts of Crown and Cross To Control Society

In: Early Middle Ages

By: Nate Breidenbaugh

The Black Prince: Edward of Woodstock, a Celebrated Medieval Knight

In: Late Middle Ages

By: John Izzard

Pevensey Castle, East Sussex: A Roman Fort and Medieval Fortress

In: Medieval History (general)

By: John Izzard

On the Evolution of Movable Type: From Block Books to Cast Lead

In: Medieval History (general)

By: Nicole Silvester

Nazism and the Fedual System: A Comparison on the Nazi Style of Government and Medieval Feudalism

In: Medieval History (general)

By: George Julian

Marie de France: One of the Only Secular Female Authors of the Middle Ages

In: High Middle Ages

By: Elyse Levesque

Lord of the Manor: The Feudal Estate in the Middle Ages

In: Medieval History (general)

By: John Izzard

Medieval Roads: Travelling by Land in Medieval England

In: Medieval History (general)

By: John Izzard

Battle of Verneuil 1424: A Second Agincourt

In: Late Middle Ages

By: John Izzard

Simon De Montfort: A Thirteenth-Century Knight, Idealist, and Reformer

In: High Middle Ages

By: John Izzard

Celtic and Roman Church in Medieval Scotland: Celtic and Roman Christianity Supporting Scottish Independence

In: Medieval History (general)

By: Victoria Turton

Medieval Religious Art as Education: The Symbols of Bible and Church History Reinforced Faith

In: Medieval History (general)

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

The Magna Carta: England's First Written Constitution

In: High Middle Ages

By: Carolyn M Cash

The Provisions of Oxford: Simon de Monfort's Reforms

In: High Middle Ages

By: Carolyn M Cash

Monasticism in Early Christianity: The Evolution of Hermit Spirituality to the Rule of St. Benedict

In: Early Middle Ages

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Don Quixote and Medieval Society: The Book-Burning Scene

In: Medieval History (general)

By: James Jackson

The Troubadours and the Rhetoric of the Crusades: How rhetoric reflected their thoughts on the later Crusades

In: Medieval History (general)

By: James Jackson

The Decline of the Medieval Knight: How Gunpowder Weaponry Rendered the Knight Obsolete in Battle

In: Late Middle Ages

By: James Jackson

Castle Defenses in Medieval Europe: Layers of Strong Walls Ensured the Ability to Withstand Sieges

In: Medieval History (general)

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

The Avignon Papacy: Babylonian Captivity of the Church 1309 - 1377

In: Late Middle Ages

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

The Impact of Gunpowder on Late Medieval Castles: How Cannons Influenced the Complete Re-Design of European Fortresses

In: Medieval History (general)

By: James Jackson

Dhuoda of Septimania's Liber Manualis: Women in the Middle Ages

In: Medieval History (general)

By: Robert Marcell

The Inauguration of Scotland's Kings: Scottish Kingship from Pagan beginnings to the 14th century

In: Medieval History (general)

By: Victoria Turton

A History of Rievaulx Abbey: The Rise and Fall of a Cistercian House in England

In: Medieval History (general)

By: Victoria Turton

A History of Helmsley Castle: From Medieval Castle to Tudor Manor

In: Medieval History (general)

By: Victoria Turton

Natural Magic And Modern Science: Magic’s Role in the Development of Contemporary Scientific Theory

In: Late Middle Ages

By: Jessica Sprunt

Crusade Against the Cathars: Heretical Beliefs in Dualism Challenge Catholic Orthodoxy

In: High Middle Ages

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Martin Luther's Doctrinal Break With the Church: Luther's Reformation

In: Late Middle Ages

By: Andrew Meeres

The Peace and Truce of God: The Church Attempts to Regulate the Behavior of Medieval Noblemen

In: Medieval History (general)

By: Nate Breidenbaugh

A Knight's Armour: Defense for the Man at Arms

In: Medieval History (general)

By: Andrew Meeres

Becoming a Knight: Acheiving the Order of Knighthood

In: Medieval History (general)

By: Andrew Meeres

The Bible in the Middle Ages: Restrictions on its Use

In: Medieval History (general)

By: Barry Vale

Cluny and the 10th Century Reform Movement: Benedictine Monasteries Confront Early Medieval Corruption

In: Early Middle Ages

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

The English Conquest Of Wales: King Edward I Asserts Dominance over the Welsh Prince Llewelyn

In: High Middle Ages

By: Nate Breidenbaugh

Charlemagne's Empire as a Renaissance: Strong and Devout Leadership Created Enduring Institutions

In: Early Middle Ages

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

John Wycliffe and the English Catholic Church: Lollard Influences on the Ministry of Jan Huss in Bohemia

In: Late Middle Ages

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Hanseatic League Dominance in Northern Germany: Trade Monopolies and Merchant Associations in Early Modern Europe

In: Late Middle Ages

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

The Ideals of Chivalry and Courtly Love: Medieval Europe and the Emergence of the Chivalric Code

In: Medieval History (general)

By: Sara Dustin

El Cid Campeador: The Champion of Spain

In: Early Middle Ages

By: Grant Sebastian Nell

Food in Medieval Times: What People Ate in the Middle Ages

In: Medieval History (general)

By: Linnea Heinrichs

Chivalry in the Middle Ages: The Making of a Knight and the Impact of Chivalry on Society

In: Medieval History (general)

By: Grant Sebastian Nell

Crime and Punishment in Early Medieval Cities: The Development of Town Law Ensured Security and Grew a Middle Class

In: High Middle Ages

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

A History of Knights: Knighthood From the 11th to the 16th Century

In: Medieval History (general)

By: Deanna Proach

The Black Death in 14th Century Europe: Danse Macabe and the Results of Bubonic Plague

In: Late Middle Ages

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Myths, Facts and Stories of St. Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland, Snakes and the Devil Only Met in Stories

In: Medieval History (general)

By: Heidi Toth

The Mongols and Plague: Spreading the Black Death

In: Early Middle Ages

By: Rebecca Hersh

The Byzantines and Venetians: A Historical Moment in Review

In: Byzantine Studies

By: Rebecca Hersh

Purgatory in the Middle Ages: How the Afterlife was Connected to Penance and Confession

In: High Middle Ages

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Relics in Early Church History: The Veneration of Saints and Martyrs by Medieval Christians

In: Early Middle Ages

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

The Teutonic Knights: A Knightly Order of the 12th Century

In: High Middle Ages

By: Andrew Meeres

The History of St. Valentine's Day: Martyred Catholic Priest the Real Meaning of the Holiday

In: Medieval History (general)

By: Heidi Toth

Cannibalism in Pre Modern Europe: Motives and Explanations For Abnormal Human Behavior

In: Late Middle Ages

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

The Black Plague: 14th Century Rat-born Plague Spread Death and Chaos

In: Medieval History (general)

By: Terry Long

Tomas de Torquemada: The grand Inquisitor of the Inquisition in Spain

In: Late Middle Ages

By: Deanna Proach

Aftermath of the Byzantine Empire: A Thousand Years Of Byzantium

In: Byzantine Studies

By: Barry Vale

The Spanish Inquisition: Reasons for the Inquisition

In: Late Middle Ages

By: Deanna Proach

Louis IX: The Saintly King of France

In: High Middle Ages

By: Deanna Proach

Vlad 'The Impaler': The Origin of Dracula

In: Medieval History (general)

By: Raechel Gleeson

Origin of the Medieval Knight: The Concept of Armored Horsemen Originated in the East

In: Byzantine Studies

By: Joseph McGowan

Epiphany Ends Christmas Season: On the Twelfth Day of Christmas, the Three Kings Bring Gifts

In: Medieval History (general)

By: Linda McDonnell

The Romance of Abelard and Heloise: A Medieval Love Tragedy

In: High Middle Ages

By: Robert Marcell

Superstition and Magic in Medieval Europe: Primitive Traditions Have Survived Into the 21st Century

In: Medieval History (general)

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Joan of Arc: The Maid of Orleans

In: Late Middle Ages

By: Deanna Proach

The First Crusade Proclaimed by Pope Urban II: Council of Clermont Issues Pleas to Save Jerusalem From the Muslims

In: Medieval History (general)

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

The Coronation of Edward II: A Monumental Blunder?

In: Late Middle Ages

By: Carolyn M Cash

Medieval Knights and Tournaments: Jousting in the Middle Ages Mimicked Medieval Warfare

In: Medieval History (general)

By: Linnea Heinrichs

Elizabeth Wydville Queen-Dowager: Henry VII's Mother-in-law

In: Late Middle Ages

By: Carolyn M Cash

Elizabeth Wydville and Richard III: Dame Grey, lately calling herself the Queen of England

In: Late Middle Ages

By: Carolyn M Cash

Early Frankish History in Europe: Dark-Age Europe, The Frankish Tribes, the Merovingian Kingdom

In: Early Middle Ages

By: Miles Burk

Inquisitions of the Middle Ages: The Church's hunt for heretics and witches throughout Europe

In: Medieval History (general)

By: Jenny Ashford

English Medieval Castles: Fortified Dwellings in the Middle Ages

In: High Middle Ages

By: Alistair Murphy

Chinon Parchment and the Templars: A Document Has Been Found To Exonerate the Knights of Heresy

In: Medieval History (general)

By: Aimi Persand

The Wealth of the Knights Templar: They were Relic Hunters and Formed Their own Banking System

In: Medieval History (general)

By: Aimi Persand

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