Crécy 1346 – The Arrow Storm That SHATTERED France’s Elite Army
Crécy 1346—the arrow storm that shattered French chivalry—turned a hillside in Picardy into the birthplace of modern warfare. A decade[…]
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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.
1066: The Brutal Battle That Changed England Forever
Norman conquest, Battle of Hastings, Edward the Confessor, Harold Godwinson, William the Conqueror, Harold Hardrada, 1066 history, Viking invasions, medieval[…]
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How Mao Zedong Saved The Chinese Red Army From Destruction
History Documentaries How Mao Zedong Saved The Chinese Red Army From Destruction Credit Real Time History
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Caesar in Britain (55 B.C.E.)
Caesar in Britain Julius Caesar first landed in Britain on August 26th, 55 BC, but it was almost another hundred[…]
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The Battle of Agincourt – Myths and Misconceptions
The Real Story In October 2015 we marked the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt, a pivotal moment in[…]
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Why were Medieval Armies so small? – Medieval History DOCUMENTARY
History Documentaries Why were Medieval Armies so small? – Medieval History DOCUMENTARY Credit Kings and Generals
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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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