Medieval History

Heraclius (610-641) His Fight Against The Persians and Rise of Arabic Power

Hayden Chakra - June 21, 2025 0

The Byzantine Empire was taken over by Emperor Heraclius in 610 who ruled until 641. He came to power by overthrowing his predecessor Phocas....

Medieval History

The Story of Constantine VII (913-959) The Purple-born

Hayden Chakra - June 20, 2025 0

Constantine VII Porphyrogennetos was the fourth Emperor of the Macedonian dynasty of the Byzantine Empire, reigning from 913 to 959. He was the son of...

Medieval History

The Journey of Basil I (867–886) The Macedonian From Peasant to Emperor

Hayden Chakra - June 20, 2025 0

Basil I, 811 - 886 was one of the greatest Emperors of tge Byzantium Empire and the founder of the Macedonian Dynasty. The birthplace...

Ancient History

3 Most Influential Events From Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages

Hayden Chakra - June 19, 2025 0

Throughout human history, many events have shaped our world into the complex mesh of ethnicities, cultures and civilizations it is today. With that said,...

Medieval History

Alexander Nevsky and The Battle on the Ice 1242 AD (Video)

Hayden Chakra - June 17, 2025 0

Learn the details about the Battle on the Ice from this video. It is an accurate animation showing the campaign and battle movement by...

Medieval History

History of the Great Heathen Army

Hayden Chakra - June 16, 2025 0

Introduction: As a result of the dishonorable death of the legendary Viking king Ragnar Lothbrok by the hands of king Aella of Northumbria, his sons...

Medieval History

History of the Gladiators and The Blood Behind Their Past

Hayden Chakra - June 16, 2025 0

Gladiators or swordsmen got their name derived from the sword gladius. They were a form of blood sport entertainment in the Republic of Rome...

Medieval History

History of the Medieval Cuisine

Hayden Chakra - June 15, 2025 0

The shift in what was consumed commonly throughout Medieval Europe cane in late antiquity and early Medieval ages, as it shifted from meats and...

Medieval History

History of the Seljuk Empire

Hayden Chakra - June 15, 2025 0

The Seljuk Empire derived its name from Seljuk Beg, the grandparent of the creator of the Seljuk Empire and of the Seljuk dynasty -...

Medieval History

History of the Teutonic Order

Hayden Chakra - June 14, 2025 0

Beginning Origins of the Teutonic Order date back to 1190 in Acre, Kingdom of Jerusalem as hospitallers to aid Christians on their way to pilgrimage...

Medieval History

History of the Varangian Guard and Their Effectiveness

Hayden Chakra - June 14, 2025 0

The Varyags of Miklagaard, also more commonly known as the Varangian Guard of Constantinople (hence the runic markings in Hagia Sophia). They were an...

Medieval History

The Latin Empire of Constantinople (1204 – 1261)

Hayden Chakra - June 13, 2025 0

In June 1203 the crusaders of the 4th crusade attacked the city of Constantinople on request of the Byzantine prince Alexius. Alexus III fled...

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The Life of Blackbeard Pirate – Myth or Real?

Hayden Chakra - October 7, 2026 0

Blackbeard Pirate was a real-life figure who terrorized American towns and ships around the beginning of the 18th century.

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Medieval Longbow – The Most Powerful Weapon For Its Time?

Hayden Chakra - October 4, 2026 0

In the Medieval period, every kingdom was at war, everyone was fighting against everyone and it was just a mess. As technology developed a lot of things changed.

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