10. North Korean Crimes against humanity 1948-present
North Korea continues to be one of the most repressive governments in the world with the world's lowest...
1) Spearmen:
As their name suggests, these types of infantry used spears most commonly combined with a shield, and were the most numerous medieval soilders...
Throughout time, people have imagined and tried to recreate the past through paintings, architecture, poetry, music, and novels. In the 21st century, the film industry has defined Medieval history more than any other book or painting.
Ghana, Mali, and Songhai were three of the greatest western African trading states.
These three Western African states dominated the trade of gold, salt, and...
During the Middle Ages, the clergy and the Church were very influential.
The kings appointed members of the clergy including the bishops and priests.
In return,...
England's top 7 castles are amazing structures that are worth seeing by everyone.
England offers such a vast and detailed history that it's amazing to...
The Terrible & Ineffective Ways On How Women From the Middle Ages Avoided Getting Pregnant
Today there is a wide range of contraceptive choices available...
Syphilis is a very serious disease. The origins of this disease it’s still unknown, but currently there are two theories, which can potentially tell...
Typography was invented twice: once in China and Korea and in medieval Europe. In China, printing was invented, according to some data (Julien, "Documents...
