12th Century King Accidentally Creates Legal System Used by Half the World
Before Henry II’s reign, justice in England was a patchwork affair. In the middle of…
The Empire That Stretched from India to Spain
The rise of the Umayyad Empire and its expansion across North Africa into Spain and…
How Medieval Merchants Built a Trading Empire
The Hanseatic League, often referred to as die Hanse, was the most influential medieval commercial…
Scholasticism: Bringing Reason to Religion
Scholasticism, a philosophical and theological movement that flourished in medieval Europe, reached its zenith with…
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 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 Fifth Crusade: A Tale of Ambition and Missed Opportunity
The Fifth Crusade, which took place from 1217 to 1221 CE, stands as a pivotal…
The Fourth Crusade: An Unholy and Brutal Detour
The Fourth Crusade, which took place from 1202 to 1204 CE, stands as one of…
The Church’s Darkest Hour: The Horrors of the Papal Inquisition
The Papal Inquisition, established in the 13th century, marked a significant turning point in the…
The Knights Templar: Warriors of God and the Bankers of Christendom
Few organizations in history have captivated the imagination as much as the Knights Templar. Rising…
The Real Assassin’s Creed and Its High Profile Victims
The Assassins became renowned for their unique approach to warfare and political influence. Rather than…
The Gods of the Early English
The gods and goddesses of the Anglo-Saxons played a crucial role in shaping the beliefs,…
The Black Death: How A Pandemic Wiped Out Nearly Half of Europe’s Population
The Black Death, a catastrophic plague that swept through Europe from 1347 to 1351, stands…
The Emperor Who Defied the Pope and Won the Holy Land
The Sixth Crusade, also known as the Crusade of Frederick II, stands out as one…
The Children’s Crusade: A Tragic Tale of Misguided Faith
In the annals of medieval history, few events capture the imagination and evoke as much…
