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Defining the concept of a Holy War From Both Perspectives

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Did Christianity had a well-defined concept of a holy war? Unlike Islam, Christianity had no well-defined concept of holy war before the Middle Ages. Christ...
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Medieval History

The Advancement of the Late Roman Armor and Its Effectiveness

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Soldiers who accompanied Julius Caesar’s march into Gaul in the first century BC were the most superb fighting men of their time. From narrative...
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Medieval History

The Peak of Islamic Science and Technology During Their Golden Age

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Science, technology, and other fields of knowledge developed rapidly during the golden age of Islam from the eighth to the 13th century and beyond....
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Irene (Piroska), 1088–1134 Princess of Hungary and Her Many Kids

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Irene of Constantinople (also referred to as Princess Piroska) was the daughter of King Ladislas of Hungary, who ruled from 1077 c.e. He was...
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The Story of the Famous and Turbulent Hundred Years’ War (1337 – 1453)

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In battles fought from 1337 to 1453 primarily by England and France for control of France and the French Crown, England initially had the...
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Battle of the Horns of Hattin – The Decisive Battle Between Saladin and Guy de Lusigan

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The Battle of the Horns of Hattin occurred on July 4, 1187, and resulted in the almost complete annihilation of the forces of the...
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Prince Henry “The Navigator,” – His Adventurous Life as a Portuguese explorer

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Prince Henry the Navigator, the duke of Viseu, was the third son of Jo˜ao I, who began the famous Aviz dynasty in Portugal (1385)....
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From Temuchin to Genghis Khan (1167-1227) – His Rule and Conquest

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Genghis or Chinggis Khan means “universal ruler.” He was born Temuchin, the son of a minor Mongol chief, and overcame early obstacles to conquer...
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Medieval History

European Warfare in the Twelfth and Thirteenth Centuries

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England during and after William the Conqueror Following William the Conqueror’s victory at the Battle of Hastings he marched directly to the capital, London, and...
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Medieval History

What is The Bayeux Tapestry? The Story from the 70m Embroidered Cloth

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At some time before 1082 in the south of England one of the most remarkable examples of Western art was produced. Now known as the...
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Medieval History

The Story of the Famous and Foolish Children’s Crusade

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During the course of the wars against the Albigensians, crusade preaching became a constant fact of life in northern France and parts of Germany....
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Medieval History

The Role of Women in the Crusades

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As far as the military campaigns went, women played virtually no part in the crusades. From the beginning of the movement popes had urged...
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