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Medieval History

Explore the achievements and challenges in the Middle Ages. From knights and castles to intriguing Conquerors throughout Medieval History.

Genghis Khan: Feared Conqueror or Successful Innovator?
Genghis Khan: Feared Conqueror or Successful Innovator?

Genghis Khan once struck fear into much of the known world. However, there was a side of him that surprises historians to this day.

7 Warrior Women (Onna-Bugeisha) of Feudal Japan
7 Warrior Women (Onna-Bugeisha) of Feudal Japan

Women had more power in feudal Japan than one might expect. These warrior women took part in history-defining events on the battlefield and off.

What Is the Theory of the Four Humors?
What Is the Theory of the Four Humors?

The theory of the four humors dominated medical practice for thousands of years.

Avalon: The Mysterious Island of Arthurian Legend
Avalon: The Mysterious Island of Arthurian Legend

What do we know about Avalon, the mysterious island in Arthurian legend where King Arthur was taken to heal from his mortal wounds?

The Lady of the Lake: King Arthur’s Enigmatic Ally
The Lady of the Lake: King Arthur’s Enigmatic Ally

The Lady of the Lake is a mysterious figure from the legends of King Arthur. What do the original stories say about the enigmatic lady?

Excalibur: The Legendary Sword of King Arthur
Excalibur: The Legendary Sword of King Arthur

Excalibur was the legendary sword of King Arthur. But what do we know about this sword, and how did the legend evolve over the years?

What Is the Story of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle?
What Is the Story of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle?

The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle is a remarkable historical document and a precious example of Old English literature. The story behind it is equally fascinating.

Where Was King Arthur’s Mount Badon?
Where Was King Arthur’s Mount Badon?

Mount Badon was the location of one of King Arthur's most important battles, but where exactly was this famous battle fought?