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Marco Polo's journey to the court of Kublai Khan is one of the most well-known tales of exploration from the Middle Ages.From Venice, the young traveler journeyed along long routes to the East with...

The knight monks of Calatrava combined religious life with military activity during the Middle Ages. Their archaeological remains allow for a better understanding of their diet and living conditio...

Haunted medieval towers are part of the imagery surrounding many medieval castles. After centuries of history, neglect, and conflict, many fortresses became shrouded in legends of apparitions, unex...

The Sword of Gryffindor is one of the most recognizable weapons in Harry Potter, but its design has surprising similarities to European medieval swords.The shape of its blade, the crossguard, its p...

The medieval Gothic aesthetic hides much more than dark dresses and striking headdresses. In European courts, women's clothing became a powerful expression of elegance, distinction, and social stan...

The doors and windows of medieval castles hid much more than it seems. Behind their thick walls were systems designed to keep watch, withstand attacks, and hinder any enemy that attempted to enter...

The battles of Yarmouk and Nihawand were two of the decisive clashes of the Rashidun Caliphate's expansion during the 7th century. The victory against the Byzantine Empire at Yarmouk allowed for th...

Double-edged swords have been used for centuries in different parts of the world. Their blades with two cutting edges allowed for a combination of slashing and thrusting strikes, although each cult...

The towers of medieval castles fulfilled essential functions within the fortresses. They served to monitor the territory, protect the walls, control access points, and offer a safe place during att...