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12/28/2025

Many people say they want to live in medieval times.
This is the bathroom.

01/15/2024

10 SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT THE VIKINGS

1. The days of the week are named after Viking gods
2. No horned helmets
3. They gave us popular words
4. They were known for their good hygiene
5. They did not call themselves Vikings
6. They were excellent boatmakers
7. They had unique funeral ceremonies
8. They abandoned​ sick children
9. Viking women had some rights
10. They preferred blondes

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01/12/2024

What weapons did the Viking use?

In the Viking Age a number of different types of weapons were used: swords, axes, bows and arrows, lances and spears. The Vikings also used various aids to protect themselves in combat: shields, helmets and chain mail. The weapons that Vikings possessed depended on their economic capacity.

01/11/2024

What are the horns on a Viking helmet?

Viking warriors are associated with horned helmets in popular culture, but there is no evidence that Viking helmets had horns. The depiction of these horned helmets as historical is a fallacy that began in the 1870s.

01/09/2024

Did Vikings use heraldry?
While Vikings didn't use heraldry as such, in the way that the later French or Anglo- Norman English did, they did use colour (mostly red, yellow and black) and some pattern on their shields.

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01/04/2024

The Wars of the Roses were a series of civil wars in England that took place between 1455 and 1485. The conflict was primarily a struggle for the English throne, fought between two rival branches of the royal House of Plantagenet: the House of Lancaster (associated with a red rose) and the House of York (associated with a white rose).

Origins of the Conflict: The tensions began due to weak leadership from King Henry VI of Lancaster, his bouts of insanity, and the national and financial problems following the Hundred Years' War with France.

Key Battles: The conflict saw several significant battles, including the Battle of St Albans (1455), the Battle of Towton (1461), and the Battle of Tewkesbury (1471). These battles were often bloody and decisive, leading to shifts in power between the two houses.

Leadership and Key Figures: Key figures included Henry VI and his wife, Margaret of Anjou, for the Lancastrians; and Edward IV, Richard III, and the Duke of York for the Yorkists. Richard Neville, the Earl of Warwick, also played a pivotal role, initially supporting York and then switching allegiance to Lancaster.

The Role of Richard III: Richard III, a Yorkist, is one of the most controversial figures of the Wars. He took the throne in 1483 but faced opposition, especially due to rumors he had murdered his nephews, the "Princes in the Tower."

Conclusion and Aftermath: The wars effectively ended with the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485, where Henry Tudor, a distant Lancastrian claimant, defeated and killed Richard III. Henry then ascended to the throne as Henry VII, marrying Elizabeth of York to unite the two houses. This union marked the beginning of the Tudor dynasty and the end of the Plantagenet line.

Legacy: The Wars of the Roses had a lasting impact on English history, shifting the power structure of the nobility and setting the stage for the Tudor era, which saw significant political and cultural changes, including the English Reformation.

(Miniature of the Battle of Tewkesbury, late 15th century)

01/02/2024

Happy New Year 2024!

Dear medieval history and culture enthusiasts, we extend our warmest wishes to you in this new year. May every day of 2024 bring you thrilling moments, happiness, and a wealth of knowledge about the glorious and mysterious era of history.

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Let's welcome a promising new year and continue our journey through time with us!

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12/29/2023

12/28/2023

The Vikings were not only warriors but also skilled merchants and sailors, expanding trade routes to the Middle East and Asia.

12/27/2023

Vikings established bases along the coasts of Europe, from England and France to remote areas like Iceland and Greenland.

12/27/2023

Some noble's medieval heraldry was underpants.