Medieval History

Despite the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 CE, Justinian I made a concerted effort to save the city in the 6th century.

The 13th-century Icelandic author Snorri Sturluson is our most important source for Norse mythology. But who was he and why did he write his books?

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

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

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?

During the Dark Ages, the Byzantine Empire was on the verge of collapse but later became a Medieval powerhouse due to a two-century-long Renaissance.