From a young age, Henry VIII was given the best education available from the current leading tutors. Henry was fluent in French and Latin. Not much of his early life it's known because Henry wasn't supposed to become king.
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,...
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...
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...
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.
In 1000, the tribal prince Vayk adopted Catholicism, the name Istvan (Stephen) and the title of king. Istvan I (1000-1038) finally turned the Magyar...
Settlements
The Vikings lived in large family groups. Children, fathers and grandfathers lived together. When the eldest son took over the farm, he simultaneously became...
