Blinding, De-Nailing & Branding: Gruesome Medieval Punishments for Low-Level Criminals.
Medieval History During the Middle Ages, it was felt that the people needed to be afraid of the Civil authority[…]
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Category: Medieval History
In the history of Europe, the Middle Ages (or medieval period) lasted from the 5th to the 15th century. It began with the fall of the Western Roman Empire and transitioned into the Renaissance and the Age of Discovery.
The Story of Sir William Wallace: One Time Guardian of Scotland
Medieval History When the Scots were oppressed, and Scottish fortunes were at their lowest he was the chief inspiration for[…]
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1000 AD – A Tour of Europe / Medieval History Documentary
Medieval History 1000 AD – A Tour of Europe / Medieval History Documentary Credit Weird History
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What It Was Like to Be A Medieval Soldier
Medieval History When called to battle during the Middle Ages in Europe, soldiers expected to be surrounded by unpleasant, if[…]
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What Life Was Like In Medieval Castles
History Documentaries Despite what pop culture might have you believe, living in a medieval castle wasn’t all that glamorous. If[…]
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Monstrous 1000lb Crossbow, what could go Wrong?
1000lbs Draw Weight siege crossbow Jason Kingsley, the Modern Knight, investigates a medieval 1000lbs draw weight siege crossbow and finds[…]
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First Crusade: Battle of Dorylaeum – 1097 AD
Battle of Dorylaeum First installment of the First Crusade mini-series, featuring Siege of Nicaea and Battle of Dorylaeum. Credit[…]
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The Battle of Stiklestad 1030 AD
Battle of Stiklestad The Battle of Stiklestad in 1030 is one of the most famous battles in the history of[…]
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The Battle of Lechfeld 955 AD
German Forces of King Otto annihilated a Hungarian Army The Battle of Lechfeld was a series of military engagements over[…]
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Battle of Morgarten, 1315 ⚔️ Rise of the Swiss
Rise of the Swiss The Battle of Morgarten occurred on 15 November 1315, when a 1,500-strong force from the Swiss[…]
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