Discover how the Egyptian Mamluk Sultanate changed the course of history by halting the Mongol war machine at Ain Jalut.
The Teutonic Order, a religious military group, played a key role in the medieval expansion and Christianization of Eastern Europe between the 12th and 15th centuries.
History remembers the six wives of Henry VIII, but what about the eight wives of Ivan the Terrible who shared similar fates?
The most breathtaking instance of Insular-style manuscript illustration, the Lindisfarne Gospels are a powerful testament to the all-encompassing spirituality of medieval Christianity.
These medieval castles have stood for hundreds of years and often have fascinating, violent, and even bloody histories.
The Vikings believed in destiny, controlled by the Norns (Norse Fates). They spun Urdr or Wyrd, but Norse witches had the power to see and change fate.
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.
