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January 18, 2022

The Crazy Crusader: William I of Guelders and Jülich

The coat of arms of William I, duke of Guelders and Jülich

William of Guelders was a five-time crusader, the first continental Knight of the Garter, and pilgrim to the Holy Land. He befriended the Teutonic Grand Master and the Holy Roman Emperor.

January 4, 2022

Stones & Crowns: The Medieval Reporter’s Guide to Castles!

What's more medieval than a castle? The era's most distinctive icon is firmly imprinted in our modern minds, but castles actually went through many interesting innovations!

December 10, 2021

Keep Out! The Viking Wall Against The Empire

The Vikings spent a lot of time overseas. To prevent enemy retaliation overland, they built a huge wall across Denmark.

November 26, 2021

How India Fell To Islam: Prince Prithviraj’s Problem

Equestrian statue of prince Prithviray III Chauhan

It fell upon Prithviraj Chauhan to keep India's gates closed to surging Afghan attacks. But the stubborn sultan of the northern invaders turned out to be a major problem for the prince.

November 12, 2021

The Myth and the Merchant: Following The Fascinating Footsteps of Marco Polo’s Travels

A mosaic picture of Marco Polo from the Palazzo Tursi, Genova

Marco Polo went to the edge of the medieval world. His tale is rather sketchy at times, but his claim that he served the Mongol khan in the East for years is probably true.

October 29, 2021

The World On A String: Europeans on the Silk Road

The Silk Road connected China and Europe throughout the Middle Ages. Both middlemen merchants and expansive emperors grew rich by controlling this trade route.

The Crazy Crusader: William I of Guelders and Jülich

Stones & Crowns: The Medieval Reporter’s Guide to Castles!

Keep Out! The Viking Wall Against The Empire

How India Fell To Islam: Prince Prithviraj’s Problem

The Myth and the Merchant: Following The Fascinating Footsteps of Marco Polo’s Travels

The World On A String: Europeans on the Silk Road

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