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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.

Bayezid the “Thunderbolt”, the Ottoman Sultan Who Died in Captivity
Bayezid the “Thunderbolt”, the Ottoman Sultan Who Died in Captivity

How did Bayezid, fourth sultan of the mighty Ottoman Empire, lose his life in captivity at the court of the Turco-Mongol conqueror Timur the “Lame”?

Meet Henry the Navigator, the Man Who Began the Age of Exploration
Meet Henry the Navigator, the Man Who Began the Age of Exploration

Read on to find out all about one of medieval Europe’s greatest explorers: Henry the Navigator.

How Were Medieval Battles Fought? A Guide to Medieval Warfare
How Were Medieval Battles Fought? A Guide to Medieval Warfare

Although pitched battles were relatively rare in the Middle Ages, they could be very decisive. What would have happened on the medieval battlefield?

The 9 Largest Cities of the Medieval World
The 9 Largest Cities of the Medieval World

In the medieval world, life shifted as people moved into cities. Populations grew, and these eight cities became the most notable in the world.

How Did the Small Kingdom of Georgia Beat the Mighty Seljuks in 1121?
How Did the Small Kingdom of Georgia Beat the Mighty Seljuks in 1121?

The Battle of Didgori, fought between the Georgian and Seljuk Empires in 1121 CE, saw Georgia retake Tbilisi and the beginning of the Georgian Golden Age.

Who Were the Legendary Sons of King Arthur?
Who Were the Legendary Sons of King Arthur?

King Arthur is famous as a leader and a warrior, but not as a father. Nevertheless, there is plenty of evidence he had several sons.

Was Charles VI of France Truly Mad or Misunderstood?
Was Charles VI of France Truly Mad or Misunderstood?

Madness, masked balls, and Agincourt, Charles VI’s fragile mind spun France into civil war and handed England a shocking edge in the Hundred Years’ War.

Fascinating Medieval Creatures (From Krakens to Dragons)
Fascinating Medieval Creatures (From Krakens to Dragons)

The medieval world is full of fascinating folklore populated by wondrous creatures, including sea monsters, demons, and dragons.