According to some researchers, there is evidence that the medieval Britons avoided using the name “Arthur” after the time of King Arthur. Why?
Read on to find out all about Catharism and why it was deemed heretical in the Middle Ages.
Discover one of medieval Europe’s most influential religious movements: the Lollards.
From trebuchets launching plague-ridden bodies to massive siege towers, the terrifying weapons that crushed medieval castles and ruled the battlefield.
A curious legend surrounds Pope Sylvester II and his supposed deal with the devil. What does this legend say, and where did it come from?
How does a samurai's katana truly compare to a cavalry saber? We explore the history, combat use, and cultural roles of these legendary blades.
Discover the key events of the 16th-century Japanese invasion of Korea and the consequences of the war that remain with us today.
Discover what the Sutton Hoo helmet can tell us about the first men to call themselves kings of the Anglo-Saxons.
