Medieval History (general)
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May Day was one of the most popular medieval festivals because it celebrated the end of a long, hard winter. more...
Medieval warfare - the tactics, methods and weaponry used to lay siege to a castle in medieval times. more...
The Knight and Medieval Jousting
A medieval tournament could be a bloody and brutal spectacle, even a fight to the death. more...
Easter celebrations in medieval times when a day of feasting and fun followed weeks of fasting and penitence. more...
Medieval society was often divided sharply into rich and poor. But, on a pilgrimage, people from all walks of life could meet and travel together. more...
For medieval people, a garden was much more than a place to relax; it could be used as a way of earning money, a place to rear animals and even a source of medicine. more...
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The Cathar & Albigensian Crusade
When Rome was threatened with the usurpation of it's influence in matters of knowledge and learning, it began the first crusade against local Europeans. more...
An overview of Bishop Tempier's Condemnation of 1277 with an emphasis on the contradictory nature of his purpose. more...
King Arthur of Britain or Scots?
References to King Arthur abound in the British Isles, but some claims may have a stronger case than others. more...
A Character Slice of the Druids
Rome destroyed much of what we might have known of the Druids. What they can't change is the actions of good men and women, who give us an insight into their lives. more...
Some swords were named, most were handed down for generations. Given by a priest, angel, or other holy figure seems to generally weave itself into the legend. more...
By:
Isaac M. McPhee
In the early 13th century, the most feared man to sail the waters of the English channel was a former monk named Eustace - a talented and storied adventurer. more...
Lady of Shalott is a famous poem chronicling the life and death of Elaine, fair maid of Astolat. Less known is the story of her brother, and his children, Jack and Jill. more...
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