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July 16, 2021

Assassin’s Creed: Hassan-i Sabbah’s Struggle Against Seljuqs

Alamut Castle, stronghold that fell under control of Hassan-i Sabbah

The Great Seljuq Empire was rocked by rebellion during the late 11th century CE. Especially the Order of Assassins proved a thorn in the sultan's side.

June 25, 2021

Swans, Servants and Style – The Culinary (R)evolution

The Middle Ages went through several culinary (r)evolutions. The introduction of spices and currency allowed for the most expensive banquets.

May 31, 2021

Princess, Pirate, Privateer: the Lioness of Brittany

Flagship of Jeanne de Clission, Lioness of Brittany

Breton noblewoman Jeanne de Clisson turned against her sovereign, the king of France. She reinvented herself as a macabre and terrifying pirate.

Late Middle Ages / Western Eurasia

April 30, 2021

The Controversial Hero Who Ate His Own Girlfriend: Zhang Xun

Chinese general Zhang Xun was steadfast and untiring in his loyalty to the imperial regime. As a result, he was prepared to make great - and extreme - sacrifices.

Early Middle Ages / Eastern Eurasia

March 25, 2021

How Burgundy’s Greedy Dukes Whipped Ghent into Submission

The city of Ghent was extremely rich. Therefore, its Burgundian overlords wanted to milk it. Ghent, however, had ideas of their own about where to put their money.

February 26, 2021

Rome and Rimini: How Byzantines Beat Barbarians Twice in Italy

The Fall of Rome was only the beginning of an epic clash of civilizations on the Italian peninsula. One general turned out to be smarter than the others involved.

Assassin’s Creed: Hassan-i Sabbah’s Struggle Against Seljuqs

Swans, Servants and Style – The Culinary (R)evolution

Princess, Pirate, Privateer: the Lioness of Brittany

The Controversial Hero Who Ate His Own Girlfriend: Zhang Xun

How Burgundy’s Greedy Dukes Whipped Ghent into Submission

Rome and Rimini: How Byzantines Beat Barbarians Twice in Italy

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