The Golden Age of Islam and then the Mongols Came
The Abbasid Caliphate stands as one of the most influential and transformative empires in world…
The Death and Rebirth of the Language of the Roman Empire
By the end of the 5th century AD, Latin – the language used for the…
How Students Invented the World’s First University
The University of Bologna, founded in 1088 CE, holds the distinction of being the oldest…
Emperor Justinian Brings the Law Back to Dark Age Europe
In the 6th century CE, as the Western Roman Empire lay in ruins, the Eastern…
The Domesday Book: A Marvel of Administration and Power
In the annals of English history, few documents hold as much significance and intrigue as…
The Silk Road: A Tapestry of Trade and Culture
The Silk Road, a vast network of trade routes connecting East Asia and the Mediterranean…
Benedict of Nursia and the Founding of Monte Cassino: The Birth of Western Monasticism
In the early 6th century, a pivotal moment in European history unfolded on a rocky…
The Ancient Irish Brehon Laws: A Sophisticated Legal System Ahead of Its Time
The Brehon laws of ancient Ireland stand as a testament to the rich cultural and…
The Book of Kells: Ireland’s light in the Dark Ages
Origins and History The Book of Kells is an illuminated manuscript containing the four Gospels…
Beowulf: An Anglo-Saxon Epic of Heroism and Monsters
The Origins and Significance of Beowulf Beowulf, the oldest surviving epic poem in Old English…
Why the Dark Ages weren’t so dark
Despite its name, the Dark Ages were not entirely dark and saw significant cultural and…