Medieval History

How the Seljuks Rose from Steppe Nomads to Rulers of a Vast Empire

By Hilal Nur Kuyruk, in History

Battle of Andrassos: Byzantine Empire vs. Sayf al-Dawla’s Jihad

By Jean du Plessis, in History

8 Important Norse Symbols From the Viking World

By Jessica Suess, in History

7 Great Medieval Cities That Thrived on Trade

By Chester Ollivier, in History

Thor’s Adventures in Jotunheim (The Norse Myth of Utgard-Loki)

By Jessica Suess, in Medieval History

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

By Hilal Nur Kuyruk, in History

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

By Chester Ollivier, in History

How Were Medieval Battles Fought? A Guide to Medieval Warfare

By Robert De Graaff, in History

The 8 Largest Cities of the Medieval World

By Madison Whipple, in Medieval History

Was King Arthur… a King in the Earliest Legends?

By Caleb Howells, in History

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

By Hilal Nur Kuyruk, in Medieval History

When Was Britain’s Oldest College Founded?

By Caleb Howells, in History

Who Were the Legendary Sons of King Arthur?

By Caleb Howells, in History

What Did People Eat in the Middle Ages?

By Chester Ollivier, in History

Was Charles VI of France Truly Mad or Misunderstood?

By Chester Ollivier, in History

Fascinating Medieval Creatures (From Krakens to Dragons)

By Robert De Graaff, in History

Christianization of the Viking World: Why Did the Vikings Convert?

By Jessica Suess, in History

Battle of Manzikert: Byzantine Empire vs Seljuk Empire

By Hilal Nur Kuyruk, in History

The Myth of Morgan le Fey: The Witch of Arthurian Legend

By Caleb Howells, in History

How to Gain Power as a Medieval Woman

By Brittney Kleinsasser-Ayala, in History

3 Key Battles of the Third Crusade

By Hilary Kodatt, in History

What Does the Domesday Book Tell Us About the Norman Conquest?

By Dan Bulman, in History

The 10 Greatest Military Leaders of the High Medieval Period

By Alexander Roberts, in History

Komnenian Restoration: The Byzantine Empire Under the Komnenos Dynasty

By Alexander Roberts, in History

The Dogs of War: Genghis Khan’s 4 Legendary Generals

By Alexander Roberts, in History

Is There a Historical Basis for King Arthur’s European Campaign?

By Caleb Howells, in Ancient History

An In-Depth Guide to Medieval York: History & Major Monuments

By Thomas Amey, in History

Edward I: England’s Greatest Warrior King?

By Chester Ollivier, in History

The Spanish Armada: Could the “Enterprise of England” Have Succeeded?

By Phillip Johnson, in History

The First Crusade: Pope Urban II and the War for the Holy Land

By Mina Menkovic, in History