Battle of Stiklestad The Battle of Stiklestad in 1030 is one of the most famous battles in the history of[…]
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Category: Medieval Hstory
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.
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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Battle Of Mohi, 1241
Battle Of Mohi, 1241 Mongol invasion of Europe was swift even by todays standards. In roughly 6 years, Subotai and[…]
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JAPAN: What happens when you Behead a Mongol Envoy?
Mongol History In the case of Japan, the result was the largest overseas assault in history up to that point.[…]
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HUNGARY: How far did the Mongols get in Europe (and why did they Leave?)?
Mongols Empire The Mongols dreamed of a global empire that stretched all the way to the “Great Sea”–and almost achieved[…]
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Battle of Ain Jalut, 1260 ; The Battle that saved Islam and Stopped the Mongols
Battle of Ain Jalut The Battle of Ain Jalut Ayn Jalut, in Arabic: عين جالوت, the “Spring of Goliath”, or[…]
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Battle of Morgarten, 1315 ⚔️ Rise of the Swiss
Rise of the Swiss The Battle of Morgarten occurred on 15 November 1315, when a 1,500-strong force from the Swiss[…]
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The Battle of Crug Mawr 1136 AD
Battle of Cardigan The Battle of Crug Mawr (‘Great Barrow’), sometimes referred to as the Battle of Cardigan, took place[…]
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How A Man Shall Be Armed : 13th Century
13th Century Armaments Discover how a knight of the 13th Century would prepare themselves for battle, as armourers sought more[…]
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How A Man Shall Be Armed : 11th Century
Norman knight Discover how a Norman knight of the 11th Century would be armed for battle with the finest equipment[…]
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