The Great Countess, Defender of Popes
Matilda of Tuscany, also known as La Gran Contessa (The Great Countess), was one of…
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…
5 Campaigns, 1 Ruthless Emperor – How Barbarossa Kept Coming Back for More
Frederick I, better known as Frederick Barbarossa, was one of the most ambitious and powerful…
She Ruled Two Kingdoms and Refused to Submit to Any King
Eleanor of Aquitaine was one of the most extraordinary figures of the medieval period, renowned…
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 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 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…
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…
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…
