Explore the reigns of the later kings of the Ottonian Dynasty: Otto II, Otto III, and the saint Henry II.
Learn the story behind the Lewis chessmen, from their origins and artistry to their rediscovery and the intriguing enigma they still pose to historians.
Over the centuries, the helmets of Europe evolved dramatically. Learn how and why medieval helmets evolved to suit the ever-changing needs of warfare.
Every modern love song quietly owes something to the Middle Ages. Troubadours shaped what we know as the love song today.
What pushed medieval people to go on the First Crusade? With eternal salvation awaiting in Heaven, Pope Urban II used biblical imagery to motivate them.
In 1376, an illiterate laywoman persuaded a pope to abandon the past 70 years of precedent and move the Papacy back to Rome.
Was Godfrey of Bouillon a humble servant of Christ or a ruthless conqueror? Discover the myths and reality of Jerusalem’s first Crusader ruler.
From Castel Sant’Angelo to Castel del Monte, discover the medieval castles across Italy that marked the peninsula's feudal history.
