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The Brawl Of Noblemen Over Adultery, In The Tomb Of Saint Denis
According to the writings of Bishop Gregory of Tours (c. 539-594), a dramatic family feud broke out between two noble Parisian families in the final years of the reign of King Chilperic of t…
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The Hospitaller Knights were the first of the burgeoning Medieval religious orders to receive official Papal backing, achieved in 1113. After the fall of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, in 1291, the Hospita... View More
Who were the Knights Hospitaller?
The Knights Hospitaller was a humanitarian order of holy warriors during the Crusades who served as inspiration to the Knights Templar.
4 years ago
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Sinai in Ten Maps
What can ten maps sum up about the history of an ancient land mass? But what can they tell us about the region’s future?
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The Struggle Of King Sigebert And King Guntram Over Arles
The medieval Franks had a troublesome habit of dividing their empire between several related co-kings, often numbering four monarchs. This occurred after the death of King Clovis I in 511, w…
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Även efter övergivandet av Birka i slutet på 900-talet fortsatte vikingatida traditioner i samhället i den nya kristna staden Sigtuna. Här är ett djurben som gnagdes av
under en måltid, ri... View More
Även efter övergivandet av Birka i slutet på 900-talet fortsatte vikingatida traditioner i samhället i den nya kristna staden Sigtuna. Här är ett djurben som gnagdes av
under en måltid, ri... View More
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A hetaira (pl. hetairai ) was an educated female prostitute in ancient Greece and a common participant in symposia or drinking parties in private homes. Sometimes referred to in English as a courtesan... View More
Hetaira
A hetaira (pl. hetairai) was an educated female prostitute in ancient Greece and a common participant...
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200,000 miles of Roman roads provided the framework for empire
Built during the republic and empire, a vast network of roads made moving goods and troops easier through all corners of the Roman world.
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The Tale Of Thorodd Snorasson’s Encounter With A Man-Eating Troll
Thorodd Snorasson, an Icelander, reportedly was kept as a political hostage by King Olaf II of Norway between the years 1025 and 1028. When he finally returned home from his time abroad, he made su…
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The Unappreciated Grain Savior of 6th-Century Bordeaux
Around the year 571, a plague ravaged the French regions of Clermont-Ferrand, Lyons, Chalon-sur-Saône, and Dijon. Gregory of Tours (539-594), author of The History of the Franks, lost friend…
5 years ago
Richard II of England
Richard II of England reigned as king from 1377 to 1399 CE. The son of the late Edward the Black Prince (1330-1376 CE), Richard would succeed his grandfather Edward III of England (r. 1327-1377...
Ancient Persian Art and Architecture
Persian art and architecture in the present day is associated with the nation of Iran and usually designated as beginning with the Achaemenid Empire (c. 550-330 BCE) but has an even longer history wit...
Sanctuary with Shannon McSheffrey - Medievalists.net
In the Middle Ages, a person could claim sanctuary to delay or avoid punishment for a serious crime. But what were the rules? This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle interviews Dr. Shannon McSheffr...
Battle of Red Cliffs
The Battle of Red Cliffs (also known as the Battle of Chibi, 208 CE) was the pivotal engagement between the forces of Northern China led by the warlord Cao Cao (l. 155-220 CE) and the allied defenders...
6 years ago
ON THIS DAY: 22 JANUARY 1905
"Bloody Sunday" took place in St. Petersburg, Russia after soldiers of the Imperial Guard fired on unarmed demonstrators.
Led by an Orthodox priest, Father Gregory Gapon... View More
"Bloody Sunday" took place in St. Petersburg, Russia after soldiers of the Imperial Guard fired on unarmed demonstrators.
Led by an Orthodox priest, Father Gregory Gapon... View More
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Read about the Glorious Revolution of 1688.
Glorious Revolution of 1688 in England | About History
The Glorious Revolution is the name of the revolution occurring in 1688 in England, which resulted in the overthrow of King James II. The Dutch corps under, the command of William of Orange, took p…
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15 Things You Should Know About The Ottoman Janissaries
Let us take a gander fifteen facts you should about the Ottoman Janissaries -the precursor to Eurasia’s first modern standing army.
7 years ago
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Read about the story of Chandragupta II and the builder of the largest Indian Empire
The Story of Chandragupta II and The Builder of the Largest Indian Empire | About History
Chandragupta II was the third ruler of the Gupta Empire of India. He reigned when the Gupta dynasty reached its zenith of power, and Indian classical culture was at its high watermark. He ruled all…
Shaolin monk fighting against the Red Turban rebels. The Red Turban Rebellion was an uprising influenced by the White Lotus Society members that, between 1351 and 1368, targeted the ruling Yuan dynast... View More
Constantine VI
Constantine VI, also known as Constantine "the Blinded”, was emperor of the Byzantine Empire from 780 to 797 CE, although for most of his reign ...
Historical fact of the day: Pazuzu is an Assyrian/Babylonian demonic god who was featured in the 1973 horror film The Exorcist as the demon who possesses the Linda Blair character.
Etruscan settlement found in Sardinia for first time - Culture - ANSAMed.it
Etruscan settlement found in Sardinia for first time,
The conquest of the Canary Islands (1402-1496). The conquest of the Canary Islands by the Crown of Castille can be divided into two periods. The Conquista senorial, carried out by Castilian nobility i... View More
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Forensic Facial Reconstruction Reveals 9,000-Year-Old Face
The meticulous process, based on a skull from a Greek cave, reveals how our facial features have changed over the millennia.
Hobby Lobby Surrenders 245 More Iraq Artifacts From Smuggled Cache of Tablets and Seals to Federal Government
This brings the total number of artifacts to 3,839.
8 years ago
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Eleanor of Aquitaine: Not Your Average Medieval Woman
Eleanor of Aquitaine is one of the most well-known English queens of the Middle Ages.
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Call the Aztec Midwife: Childbirth in the 16th Century
Hygiene and ritual marked every moment of life for pregnant Aztec women. The tlamatlquiticitl—midwife—offered those in her charge a remarkable 16th-century birthing plan, combining practical care, dru...