Middle Ages

When we think of medieval English warfare then we usually think of William the Conquerer and the Norman conquest, Richard the Lionheart, and the English Longbow. But how effective was…

Have you ever looked at a suit of medieval armor, whether it was presented in a museum or a movie, and asked yourself how in the world a medieval soldier…

Knights are one of the most popular parts of the Middle Ages. And they certainly are impressive. But how effective were medieval knights on the battlefield and what made them…

The mace is one of the medieval weapons that does not impress us because of its elegance and beauty (like for example a sword does). Instead, the appeal of a…