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Why Are Medieval Castle Stairs Always Clockwise?

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There are many medieval castles still standing today. The majority of the castles are made from stone. The earlier castles were made from wood. The...
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Medieval History

How different were Swedish, Danish and Norwegian Vikings?

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Today we refer to Viking Age Scandinavians generally as Vikings as though they were one group. But the people known as Vikings weren't an...
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Ancient History

Medieval Crime & Punishment – How Were Criminals Tortured?

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During the Medieval Ages, there was a substantial amount of criminals. This was due to the impunity surrounding criminals which gave them the freedom to...
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Medieval History

Were The Vikings Really As Strong As They Are Portrayed?

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Who Were The Vikings? Vikings were known as one of the bravest warriors in history. But is this really true? Or do we just think this...
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Ancient History

Twins in History – A Blessing or a Curse?

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Twins in History The birth of twins isn't something unusual. Historically, it was accepted in many cultures.   The birth of twins can be...
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Ancient History

Glima – The Nordic Martial Art Practiced by the Vikings

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What is Glima? Glima is a Scandinavian martial arts system used by the fearless Vikings. Strength wasn't the only way to dominate your opponent even...
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Medieval History

How Were Books Made In the Middle Ages

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Each of the medieval period books were written by hand, starting in the early until the medium middle age when talking about Europe, a majority...
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Asia

6 Amazing Facts About The Fearsome Huns

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The notorious Huns spread horror throughout Europe and Asia. Despite being nomadic people, they still conquered a good portion of land during their Golden period. The...
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Modern History

A History of Global Pandemics

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  A History of Global Pandemics   The coronavirus of 2019 put the world to a halt, making people curious as...
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People

Richard Lionheart – The King Killed By a Boy

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King Richard I, more famously known as Richard Lionheart, was notorious for his exploits in the Third Crusade.
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Ancient History

Who Founded Stoicism

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Initially, it was known as "Zenonism". It was a philosophical school that arose in Athens in 300 BC. What made it so popular?
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Wars and Battles

Muslim Conquest of Spain – Battle of Guadalete

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The Muslim Conquest of Spain was one of the most important battles between the Muslims and Christians in the first millennia.
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Europe

Why Are Medieval Castle Stairs Always Clockwise?

Donna Kimbap - 0
There are many medieval castles still standing today. The majority of the castles are made from stone. The earlier castles were made from wood. The...
Read more
Medieval History

How different were Swedish, Danish and Norwegian Vikings?

Donna Kimbap - 0
Today we refer to Viking Age Scandinavians generally as Vikings as though they were one group. But the people known as Vikings weren't an...
Read more
Ancient History

Medieval Crime & Punishment – How Were Criminals Tortured?

Donna Kimbap - 0
During the Medieval Ages, there was a substantial amount of criminals. This was due to the impunity surrounding criminals which gave them the freedom to...
Read more
Medieval History

Were The Vikings Really As Strong As They Are Portrayed?

Donna Kimbap - 0
Who Were The Vikings? Vikings were known as one of the bravest warriors in history. But is this really true? Or do we just think this...
Read more
Ancient History

Twins in History – A Blessing or a Curse?

Donna Kimbap - 0
Twins in History The birth of twins isn't something unusual. Historically, it was accepted in many cultures.   The birth of twins can be...
Read more
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