Medieval Facts. From Stone Age to Space Age, every era in human history has ultimately been about progress. Except for the bloody Middle Ages...
Feudalism shaped the Middle Ages in Europe and defined the social and economic relationships between people from the 9th through to the 15th century. Here are 15 facts about Feudalism.
Before She Had Her Head Cut Off 14 Tragic Facts About Mary, Queen of Scots, The Most Unlucky Queen In History 15 Historical Monarchs Whose Reigns Were So Short They Barely Even Counted What It Was Really Like When Medieval Commoners Met Their Kings And Queens...
In Medieval Europe, owls were often thought to be a form that witches take when in flight. Folklore said that if you heard an owl’s hoot, someone was about to die. Owlshave become a popular decorative animal at Halloween because of this historical connection to witches. The largest pumpkin...
Since it was first established, England has borne witness to many Kings and Queens. They've seen war, scandal, court intrigues, and battles for the throne. These 50 facts will hopefully provide you with more insight into what makes their past so fascinating. English Monarchs Facts 1. Great ...
Maharana Pratapwas one of the greatest kings and warriors in history who defended his homeland Mewar, till his death. He was almost 7.5 feet tall (2.26 m) and weighed more than 100 kg. He used to carry two swords, a spear, and armor with a heavy shield on the battlefield. ...
Discover the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. Read about its location, the tombs of the Valley of the Kings, and Egyptian pharaohs, like Tut, who were...
also named Simon, took part in the Fourth Crusade and led the Albigensian Crusade in France against the Cathars. Simon Senior died at the Siege of Toulouse in 1218, and his third son Guy was killed in 1220. Simon Senior is often considered one of the greatest generals in medieval Europe...
Angels were the people of one of the main Germanic tribes who inhabited the region (Great Britain) during the Early Medieval Period or the Early Middle Ages.GEOGRAPHYEngland covers approximately 65% of the island of Great Britain including the Isles of Sicily and the Isle of Wight. Bordered ...
Though historically used for defense, they have subsequently become reminders of a bygone age, when kings and knights would ride across a medieval landscape. Some, obviously, have found continued use into the present, and they often draw visitors who want to feel immersed in the past. In ...