Explore the achievements and challenges in the Middle Ages. From knights and castles to intriguing Conquerors throughout Medieval History.
From longships to carracks, six medieval ships that demonstrate the Middle Ages’ innovative approach to reshaping trade, warfare, and exploration across Europe, the Mediterranean, and beyond.
Living conditions for peasants in medieval England were better than most people imagine, with good working conditions and plenty of opportunities for fun.
A significant Viking force known as the Great Heathen Army descended on England in 865. No longer satisfied with raiding, they were determined to conquer.
Outside of the fortifications of castles and larger cities – still small compared to today – what was it like to live in a medieval village, with few people or resources, and potential dangers?
Discover the surprising impact that King Louis IX had on medieval history.
While European Christians considered the Vikings to be heathens from the north, the Sami were the northern neighbors whom the Vikings considered “other.”
William the Conqueror conquered England in 1066—but was he seen as a visionary ruler or a ruthless oppressor?
While many parallels exist between so-called witches in England (and Wales) vs Europe, their identifiable characteristics, and punishments, differed.