Category: Middle Ages
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100 Royal Crowns of the World
If you thought that royal crowns were exclusive to the United Kingdom, you’d be wrong. The royal crowns of the world came in different form and design. Made of expensive materials and filled with precious stones, these crowns are symbols of the monarch’s power, made for the coronation of kings, queens, emperors, empresses, emirs and…
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Who Were the Vikings and Where Did They Come From
The Vikings were seafaring Scandinavians (Swedish, Danish and Norwegian) who raided, traded and settled on large parts of Europe. The Nordic warbands set sails on their wooden longships (drakkars) across the sea, thousands of miles from their homeland and travel the far reaches of the dark medieval world. Their main purpose is to return home…
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The History of Solar Power
The important role that our sun plays in all living things on Earth has been celebrated by all civilization of human history. Contrary to what people may believe, humans have been harnessing the power of solar energy since Neolithic Age in 4000 BC. The Chinese and Greeks develop a concave mirror that concentrate sun rays…
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A Historical Timeline of Japan (1984)
Japan has a long and rich history that extends back thousands of years of civilization. The country’s ancestors and forefathers have left their mark all over the land of the rising sun. The Heian period, running from 794 to 1185, is regarded as the pinnacle of the Japanese imperial court, Buddhism, Taoism and art, particularly…
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Courtship and Marriage Through the Ages
Courtship and marriage was very different in the Medieval times – a time when nubile women are hard to find so men raided towns and villages for wives. Then romantic love blossom in the Victorian era where courting and marriages became much more formal and artistic among the upper classes. Here’s a look at the…
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What Started the French Revolution?
Began in 1789, the French Revolution transform the social and institutional structures of France. Motivated by enlightenment ideals, revolutionaries overthrow the royal rule system that allow the royalty and aristocracy to have an unfair privileges and taxes over society’s lower classes. So what started the French Revolution? The video below narrate the historical events that…
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The Best Castles to See in Ireland
The island of Ireland is dotted with thousands of castles and castle ruins of different sizes, designs and conditions. These historic castles have played a vital military, social and economic role in Ireland. Just imagine staying on one of these fortified Irish structures with a history dating back to medieval age, from 11th to 15th…
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Geographic Timeline of World Religions
Through countless invasions, conversions, missionary activities and word of mouth, religion spread their belief system and grow to be the dominant faith in the world. Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism and Buddhism are five of the largest religious organisations that have a strong influence on the laws and traditions of the country they conquered. Christians, Muslims,…
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Mapping the Biggest Empires in World History
Throughout human history much of our world has been reigned over by empires. Conquering other countries to expand their territory was their favorite pastime, specially the Ottomans, the Mongols, the Spanish and the Romans. Listed below some of the biggest empires ruled by great conquerors and famous ruler like Genghis Khan, Queen Victoria and Peter…
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The Greatest Archaeological Discoveries of All Time
From massive megalithic stones to the Rosetta stone, to the oldest known cave art, to old biblical document and ancient technological artifacts, the old world holds a vast and secret trove of history with fascinating stories to tell. Thanks to the hardwork of archaeologists who continue to excavate and investigate ancient sites. Now check out…