Between the 11th and 13th centuries, most castles were built on top of large, man-made hills called mottes. The mottes often overlooked a fenced field called a bailey. As castles grew in size and began...
In the Medieval Ages, people had to deal with grim death on a daily basis—and this led to some truly disturbing beliefs and customs.
The Middle Ages saw the rise of some truly nightmarish tools of battle. These Medieval weapons weren’t just about winning battles—they were about sending a message.
Turns out it’s a myth that people in the Middle Ages had a short life expectancy—but the truth behind this misconception is more heartbreaking than people know.
Winter is the season of peace and holidays, but not to our ancestors who were in an unbalanced fight with Mother Nature. So, without heated blankets, HVAC systems, heating pads, and radiators, how did people survive the cold winters?
England’s Medieval Ages weren’t just an idyllic time of knights, quests, and fair maidens—they also had a hefty dose of war, disease, and dark intrigue.
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