How the Capture of a Pigeon Led to the Capture of a City
In the early 12th century, the Christian Kingdom of Jerusalem faced significant challenges in the…
The Last Western Roman Emperor’s Valiant Stand
Procopius Anthemius, the last Western Roman Emperor to mount a significant military campaign, ascended to…
The Real Last Kingdom: The True Story Behind Uhtred of Bebbanburg
The Real Last Kingdom: The True Story Behind Uhtred of Bebbanburg Fans of Bernard Cornwell’s…
The Second Crusade: A Journey of Blood and Betrayal
The Second Crusade (1147–1149) was marked by ambitious goals, dramatic failures, and unforeseen consequences. Launched…
The Eighth Crusade: The End of an Era
The Eighth Crusade, launched in 1270 CE, stands as a significant yet often overlooked chapter…
The Rise and Fall of Edessa, the First Crusader State
The Fall of Edessa in 1144 was a pivotal event in the history of the…
How Rome’s Last Hope Became Its Downfall
The Roman Empire’s increasing reliance on foederati, or barbarian mercenaries, for defense towards the end…
How A King with Tens of Thousands of Soldiers Only Had 60 for the Decisive Battle
The Battle of Alnwick in 1174 marked a significant turning point in the relationship between…
Pope vs. Antipope: the Violent Papal Schism of 1130-1138
The papal schism between Antipope Anacletus II and Pope Innocent II, lasting from 1130 to…
The Battle of Dun Nechtain: The Start of the England-Scotland Rivalry
In the seventh century CE the Picts living in what is now Northern Scotland faced…
King Louis VI: The Fat Warrior King
King Louis VI of France was indeed very fat, but his obesity did not stop…
The Crusade That Cost a King His Freedom: Louis IX’s Desperate Gamble
The Seventh Crusade, led by King Louis IX of France, was a significant military expedition…
The General Who Outsmarted the Crusaders: Saladin’s Epic Story!
Salah ad-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub, commonly known as Saladin, was a towering figure in medieval…
The Mongol Invasion of Russia: The Beginning of Europe’s Nightmare
In the winter of 1237, a storm of unparalleled ferocity descended upon the fragmented principalities…
The Fifth Crusade: A Tale of Ambition and Missed Opportunity
The Fifth Crusade, which took place from 1217 to 1221 CE, stands as a pivotal…