Medieval History

The History of the Famous Samurai and Its Meaning

Hayden Chakra - May 6, 2025 0

The originally Chinese term samurai means “a person who serves in close attendance to nobility.” Its original pronunciation was saburau, which later became saburai....

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Defining the concept of a Holy War From Both Perspectives

Hayden Chakra - May 6, 2025 0

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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The Advancement of the Late Roman Armor and Its Effectiveness

Hayden Chakra - May 5, 2025 0

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...

Medieval History

The Peak of Islamic Science and Technology During Their Golden Age

Hayden Chakra - May 5, 2025 0

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)

Hayden Chakra - May 4, 2025 0

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

Hayden Chakra - May 3, 2025 0

The Battle of the Horns of Hattin occurred on July 4, 1187, and resulted in the almost complete annihilation of the forces of the...

Medieval History

Prince Henry “The Navigator,” – His Adventurous Life as a Portuguese explorer

Hayden Chakra - May 2, 2025 0

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)....

Medieval History

From Temuchin to Genghis Khan (1167-1227) – His Rule and Conquest

Hayden Chakra - May 2, 2025 0

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

Medieval History

European Warfare in the Twelfth and Thirteenth Centuries

Hayden Chakra - April 29, 2025 0

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...

Medieval History

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

Hayden Chakra - April 28, 2025 0

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...

Medieval History

The Story of the Famous and Foolish Children’s Crusade

Hayden Chakra - April 28, 2025 0

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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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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