Category: Middle Ages
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Brief History of the British Royal Family
Since 1066, when William I became the King of England, some British kings have fathered more than 100 children out of lawful matrimony. The court acknowledged many of them and started their own lineage. Most of the royal dukes today are living descendant of them. For those interested in the family history and genealogy of…
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The History of Magna Carta
The Magna Carta Libertatum, also known as the Great Charter of Liberties, was a medieval document created by the Archbishop of Canterbury to end the turmoil between King John of England and the rebel barons. It was sealed by King John on 15 June 1215, agreeing to the protection of church rights, the barons ‘…
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Brief History of Samurai Warriors
The Samurai or Bushi were the ancient Japanese warriors during the feudal Era of Japan which consisted of four key periods: Kamakura, Muromachi and Azuchi Momoyama and Edo. These warrior class started as a servants of daimyos or wealthy landowners and gradually gain total control and dominance over Feudal Japan for more than 700 years.…
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Rome: Ancient Supercity
The ancient architectures of Rome had long been admired by architects worldwide. The roman builders were the very first to build many structural building types of today. History reveals how noticeably related to modern-day cities old Rome was, and the development that went into running a massive city. Column Five team illustration capture the fundamental…
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34 of The Weirdest Dishes from History
The Kings, nobles, knights and peasants of the Middle age ate some delectable but unusual delicacies throughout their short lifetime. Before we enjoy the modern conveniences of today, people living in Medieval times and Victorian era had to cook and eat animals that are considered taboo today. From the dining table of the ancient Romans,…
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The History of St. Patrick’s Day
Saint Patrick’s Day, also known as St. Paddy’s Day, is a religious holiday in Ireland and it is a festival celebrated in many countries around the world; such as USA, England, Australia, Belgium, Canada, New Zealand, UK, Japan, Singapore, Germany, and Argentina. Explore the history and medieval origin of this popular Irish feast day. See…
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Terracotta Warriors: Facts and Information
The Terracotta Warriors are life-like and life-sized clay soldiers-buried in battle formation near Xi’an, China-that serves as an after-life guardian for China’s fist Emperor, Qin Shi Huang. Part of the Emperor’s necropolis, the underground army consist of foot soldiers, archers and cavalry; figures of varying heights, ages, hairstyles and unique facial expressions, which represents the…
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Stone Heads of Easter Island: How Did They Move
The monumental Moai statues or stone heads of Easter Island, built by the Rapa Nui people somewhere between 1250 and 1500 CE, have been a big mystery ever since it was initially discovered by the Europeans on Easter Sunday of 1722. This graphic by Fernando Baptista solves the puzzle of how the 887 monolithic human…
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History of The Great Wall of China
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