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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.

Real Person or Myth? The Truth About King Arthur
Real Person or Myth? The Truth About King Arthur

King Arthur is one of the most famous characters from British history and legend. But was King Arthur a real person, or just a myth?

The Evolution of the Samurai (From the Kamakura to the Edo Period)
The Evolution of the Samurai (From the Kamakura to the Edo Period)

The samurai warrior caste dominated Japan from the Kamakura to the Edo period. Over those centuries, they developed in ways that shaped Japanese history.

The Real Story of Henry V, England’s Warrior King
The Real Story of Henry V, England’s Warrior King

Read on to learn about the life and reign of King Henry V of England.

How Did King Richard III Become King?
How Did King Richard III Become King?

Richard III is well-known from plays and fiction; the story of how he got to the throne is even more intriguing.

Saladin’s Youth Forged the Sultan Who Defied Crusaders
Saladin’s Youth Forged the Sultan Who Defied Crusaders

Saladin has been seen as both a hero and a villain; regardless, his exploits reshaped the Middle East and the world.

Medieval Battles Marked by Stunning Underdog Victories
Medieval Battles Marked by Stunning Underdog Victories

For most medieval battles, superior numbers, better equipment, or training often meant victory. Yet, sometimes, an unexpected underdog would stun the world.

Which Is the “Better” Sword? Katana vs Longsword
Which Is the “Better” Sword? Katana vs Longsword

The katana and longsword have been the subject of endless debates about which sword is “better.” Let’s break the question down more carefully.

Ibn Battuta’s Epic 30-Year Journey Across the Medieval World
Ibn Battuta’s Epic 30-Year Journey Across the Medieval World

Most people in the Middle Ages did not leave the villages they were born in. Ibn Battuta, however, traveled to around 40 present-day countries.